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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 2 years after the ST65 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-ZR400 ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ST65 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST65

 EX-ZR400 ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers external 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 ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the ST65.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-19
Body design 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) -
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 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $130