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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Samsung SL620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z280 SL620 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z280

 SL620 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z280 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (168 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
32
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
24
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (168g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung SL620
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