Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-ZR700 | DV300F | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR700
DV300F | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung DV300F
EX-ZR700 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |