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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 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-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 22 months prior to the DV300F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-S7 DV300F 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-S7

 DV300F EX-S7 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-S7 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 and the DV300F.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung DV300F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-21 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $200