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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released May 2012
Samsung SL30
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-ZR300 SL30 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SL30 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL30

 EX-ZR300 SL30 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung SL30
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