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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-ZR300 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-ZR300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class 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 dimensions 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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 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 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 price $329 $550