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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 20 months after the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR800 DV300F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR800

 DV300F EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung DV300F

 EX-ZR800 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the DV300F.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and DV300F.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure 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-ZR800 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
74
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
55
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung DV300F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 133 grams (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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $429 $200