Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST700

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 17 months later than the ST700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the ST700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and ST700.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.