Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years before the ST150F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z280 scores against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST150F
EX-Z280 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z280
ST150F | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 40 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST150F
EX-Z280 | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and ST150F.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung ST150F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $300 |