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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 19 months prior to the WB1100F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB1100F

 EX-ZR300 WB1100F 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WB1100F EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2012More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB1100F

 EX-ZR300 WB1100F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external 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 WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WB1100F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and WB1100F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB1100F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $250