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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 8 months later than the TL100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL100

 EX-Z280 TL100 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TL100 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL100

 EX-Z280 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has outer measurements 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 TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TL100.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TL100.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z280 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
32
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (219g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $22