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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 9 months before the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Galaxy Camera EX-ZR300 
RevealedFebruary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $450