Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST100
EX-ZR300 | ST100 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR300
ST100 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST100
EX-ZR300 | ST100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the ST100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and ST100.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung ST100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $329 | $250 |