Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST30

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and ST30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.