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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 14 months later than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR300 ST93 
IntroducedMay 2012April 2011Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ST93 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR300 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the ST93.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and ST93.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Samsung ST93 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 -