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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR300 ST600 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ST600 EX-ZR300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR300 ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the ST600.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and ST600.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung ST600
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung ST600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 205g (0.45 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $330