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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years after the ST600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR800 ST600 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ST600 EX-ZR800 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR800 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the ST600.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ST600.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
features touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (470 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $330