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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 24 months prior to the DV300F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H15 grades versus the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-H15 DV300F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-H15

 DV300F EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-H15 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the DV300F.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design Compact 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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-90 BP88
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $200