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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 11 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR700 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR700 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR700 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $400