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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades against the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z280 GX-1L 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2006More modern by 43 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z280

 GX-1L EX-Z280 
Screen resolution210k115kClearer screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z280 GX-1L 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the GX-1L.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z280 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung GX-1L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-08-31 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 570 grams (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $0