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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 2 years after the ST700 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR700 ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 ST700 EX-ZR700 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR700 ST700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the ST700.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and ST700.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Samsung ST700
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
71
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung ST700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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