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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 12 months before the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 grades versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-H30 DV300F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-H30

 DV300F EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-H30 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the DV300F.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and DV300F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-130 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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