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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
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-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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z29 DV300F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z29

 DV300F EX-Z29 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 34 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z29 DV300F 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung DV300F
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