Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300/Casio-EX-ZR300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung SL30
EX-ZR300 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-ZR300
SL30 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL30
EX-ZR300 | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the SL30.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Samsung-SL30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Samsung-SL30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and SL30.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Samsung-SL30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Samsung-SL30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $329 | $93 |