Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is PL65

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was released 7 months after the SL620 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung SL620
EX-Z280 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z280
SL620 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL620
EX-Z280 | SL620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer 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 SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the SL620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and SL620.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z280 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung SL620 |
Other name | - | PL65 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 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) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $200 |