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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR300 ST100 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ST100 EX-ZR300 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR300 ST100 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung ST100
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
includes touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung ST100
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