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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-FS10 DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-FS10

 DV300F EX-FS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-FS10 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the DV300F.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to offer you more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung DV300F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $200