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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 17 months later than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung SH100

 EX-ZR300 SH100 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SH100 EX-ZR300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SH100

 EX-ZR300 SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the SH100.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SH100 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and SH100.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Samsung SH100 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SH100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung SH100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $200