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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 15 months earlier than the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G scores against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-H20G DV300F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-H20G

 DV300F EX-H20G 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung DV300F

 EX-H20G DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G and the DV300F.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and DV300F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (216 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (216 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200