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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST95 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 16 months before the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung ST95

 EX-Z280 ST95 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ST95 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST95

 EX-Z280 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the ST95.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and ST95.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung ST95
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung ST95
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-01-19
Body design 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $145