Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was announced 24 months before the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-Z2000 | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z2000
DV300F | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung DV300F
EX-Z2000 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the DV300F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and DV300F.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-110 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $200 |