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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was introduced 23 months after the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-10 grades against the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-10 DV300F 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-10

 DV300F EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-10 DV300F 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 versus the DV300F.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and DV300F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung DV300F will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (384 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
65
great battery power (455 shots)
features focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (384g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (384g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 455 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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