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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 19 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 19 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $400