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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung ST65
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-ZR300 ST65 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ST65 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST65

 EX-ZR300 ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung ST65
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung ST65
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