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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released May 2012
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 WB800F EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 WB800F 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the WB800F.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and WB800F.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
39
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
71
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
52
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
49
 has manual focus
 quite wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
35
 quite wide (23mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB800F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $300