Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST6500

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 2 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR400 provides a benefit in sensor technology.