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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 months earlier than the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL210

 EX-Z280 TL210 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TL210 EX-Z280 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL210

 EX-Z280 TL210 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the TL210.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and TL210.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung TL210
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $230