Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST600

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the ST600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.