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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-ZR700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-ZR700

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-ZR700 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-ZR700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys 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 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
70
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $606