Clicky

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The EX-ZR800 was introduced 2 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-ZR800 ST65 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ST65 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST65

 EX-ZR800 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the ST65.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and ST65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Samsung ST65 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Samsung ST65 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
74
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) -
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $429 $130