Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-H15 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-H15
DV300F | EX-H15 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung DV300F
EX-H15 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |