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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced 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
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 14 months later than the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR700 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR700

 DV300F EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR700 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the DV300F.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR700 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $200