Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-ZR300 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-ZR300
Galaxy Camera 3G | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-ZR300 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
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 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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $606 |