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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 2 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung SH100

 EX-ZR400 SH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SH100 EX-ZR400 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SH100

 EX-ZR400 SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SH100.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SH100 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and SH100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Samsung SH100 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
33
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung SH100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung SH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $200