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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 9 months later than the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR1000 DV300F 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 DV300F EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR1000 DV300F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the DV300F.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and DV300F.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (133g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $572 $200