Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR300 was revealed 17 months after the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST65
EX-ZR300 | ST65 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-ZR300
ST65 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST65
EX-ZR300 | ST65 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the ST65.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and ST65.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung ST65 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $130 |