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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 3 years before the DV300F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-G1 grades against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-G1 DV300F 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-G1

 DV300F EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2009More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-G1 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the DV300F.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung DV300F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-18 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154g (0.34 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $61 $200