Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is ST5000
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z280 was released 4 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL240
| EX-Z280 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z280
| TL240 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL240
| EX-Z280 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TL240.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and TL240.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-06 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 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 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $171 |