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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 14 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR400 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR400

 DV300F EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR400 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the DV300F.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and DV300F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-02
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $200