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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-Z280 DV150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-Z280

 DV150F EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-Z280 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the DV150F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and DV150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
62
lighter than competition (133g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $150