Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-H30 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-H30
DV300F | EX-H30 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung DV300F
EX-H30 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $709 | $200 |