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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 7 months before the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR300 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 DV150F EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR300 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the DV150F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" 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 life 500 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $150