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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 3 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR400 ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ST100 EX-ZR400 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR400 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the ST100.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and ST100.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $250