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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-Z280 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-Z280

 Galaxy Camera EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-Z280 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior 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 Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (300g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $450