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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 January 2013
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR400 ST600 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ST600 EX-ZR400 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR400 ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the ST600.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and ST600.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $330