Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 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
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was launched 4 years prior to the DV300F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-Z400 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z400
DV300F | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung DV300F
EX-Z400 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions 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-Z400 and Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the DV300F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and DV300F.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung DV300F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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-40 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $200 |