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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 16 months earlier than the ST65 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 scores against the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-Z280 ST65 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ST65 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST65

 EX-Z280 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical 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) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the ST65.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung ST65
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $130