Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST95
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR300 was launched 17 months later than the ST95 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST95
| EX-ZR300 | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| ST95 | EX-ZR300 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST95
| EX-ZR300 | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the ST95.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and ST95.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung ST95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung ST95 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-01-19 |
| 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| 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 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 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 screen | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | - |
| Physical 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $329 | $145 |