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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Released August 2013
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZR800 ST6500 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ST6500 EX-ZR800 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZR800 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the ST6500.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
32
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-07 2011-01-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) -
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $429 -