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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung ST150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z280 ST150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z280

 ST150F EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 40 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z280 ST150F 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
32
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung ST150F
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
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