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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z280 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution115k0kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z280

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-Z280 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z280 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions 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 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $606