Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung ST80

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 3 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung ST80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the ST80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.