Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z29 was brought out 3 years prior to the DV300F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-Z29 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z29
DV300F | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung DV300F
EX-Z29 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung DV300F will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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-60 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $79 | $200 |