Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Launched January 2012
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z550 was unveiled 24 months before the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung DV300F
| EX-Z550 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-Z550
| DV300F | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung DV300F
| EX-Z550 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the DV300F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and DV300F.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung DV300F |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display 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 mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $149 | $200 |