Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung GX-1L
EX-Z280 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | August 2009 | February 2006 | More modern by 43 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z280
GX-1L | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen resolution | 210k | 115k | Clearer screen (+95k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung GX-1L
EX-Z280 | GX-1L | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |