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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB1100F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB1100F

 EX-Z280 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB1100F EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB1100F

 EX-Z280 WB1100F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WB1100F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB1100F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $250