Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 16 months before the PL210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung PL210
EX-Z280 | PL210 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Casio EX-Z280
PL210 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung PL210
EX-Z280 | PL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the PL210.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and PL210.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung PL210 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $200 |