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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 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-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 3 years prior to the DV300F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z450 DV300F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z450

 DV300F EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-Z450 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the DV300F.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and DV300F.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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-40 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $200