Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
(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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Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z280 was announced 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung DV300F
| EX-Z280 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z280
| DV300F | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung DV300F
| EX-Z280 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the DV300F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and DV300F.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 115k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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-80 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $200 |