Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung DV300F
EX-ZR800 | DV300F | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Casio EX-ZR800
DV300F | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung DV300F
EX-ZR800 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |