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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 18 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB700

 EX-ZR300 WB700 
ReleasedMay 2012December 2010Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WB700 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB700

 EX-ZR300 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the WB700.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WB700.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $300