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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 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
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured within a month of the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 DV300F 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 DV300F EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the DV300F.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and DV300F.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
40
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (133g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (325 shots)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
67
 better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
49
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (325 per charge)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $249 $200