Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST6500

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 17 months after the ST6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside measurements 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 ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the ST6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and ST6500.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.