Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced November 2009
(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
- Released January 2012
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FC150 was announced 3 years prior to the DV300F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-FC150 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-FC150
DV300F | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | November 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung DV300F
EX-FC150 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the DV300F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and DV300F.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 model | NP-40 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $200 |