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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 years before the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z280 EX2F 
Screen resolution115k0kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX2F EX-Z280 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z280 EX2F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside 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 EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the EX2F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and EX2F.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
71
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 133g (0.29 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model NP-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $478