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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the ST80 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST80

 EX-Z280 ST80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ST80 EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST80

 EX-Z280 ST80 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 against the ST80.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung ST80
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
boasts touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung ST80
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $249