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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years after the TL320 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung TL320

 EX-ZR300 TL320 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TL320 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL320

 EX-ZR300 TL320 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with 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) while the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the TL320.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung TL320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-22 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $380