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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 7 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-Z280 SL202 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-Z280

 SL202 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL202

 EX-Z280 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the SL202.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and SL202.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z280 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-02-17
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $140