Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-Z280
| SL30 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL30
| EX-Z280 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung 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 |