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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 15 months prior to the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z16 DV300F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z16

 DV300F EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 15 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z16 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 and the DV300F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and DV300F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung DV300F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - BP88
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $200