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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 4 months prior to the ST100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-Z280 ST100 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ST100 EX-Z280 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k115kSharper screen (+1037k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST100

 EX-Z280 ST100 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 and the ST100.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and ST100.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $250