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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 8 months after the SL102 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-Z280 SL102 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-Z280

 SL102 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL102

 EX-Z280 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer 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) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the SL102.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and SL102.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z280 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung SL102
55
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (133g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
30
great maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $130