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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 7 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z280 scores against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-Z280 SL30 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z280

 SL30 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL30

 EX-Z280 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the SL30.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and SL30.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z280 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z280 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $93