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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(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
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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z2000 DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z2000

 DV300F EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z2000 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung DV300F
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