Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 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
- Announced August 2009
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST100
EX-Z280 | ST100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z280
ST100 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 115k | Sharper screen (+1037k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST100
EX-Z280 | ST100 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |