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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-ZR300 
Display sizing4.8"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 
RevealedMay 2012August 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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