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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 7 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the TL320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung TL320

 EX-Z280 TL320 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TL320 EX-Z280 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL320

 EX-Z280 TL320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has 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) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the TL320.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TL320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z280 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (133g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung TL320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-02-23
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $380