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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released May 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 7 months prior to the ST150F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR300 ST150F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ST150F EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR300 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the ST150F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and ST150F.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (114g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $300