Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 months earlier than the ST600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST600
EX-Z280 | ST600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-Z280
ST600 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+1037k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST600
EX-Z280 | ST600 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides 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) and the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and ST600.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung ST600 |
Type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.29 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $330 |