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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 19 months before the WB35F making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB35F

 EX-ZR300 WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WB35F EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB35F

 EX-ZR300 WB35F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the WB35F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average (194g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB35F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $130