Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280/Casio-EX-Z280-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z280 was released 10 months earlier than the PL200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung PL200
EX-Z280 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z280
PL200 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung PL200
EX-Z280 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 and the PL200.
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Samsung-PL200-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Samsung-PL200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and PL200.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Samsung-PL200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Samsung-PL200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $180 | $0 |