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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 3 years prior to the WB150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB150F

 EX-Z280 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB150F EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB150F

 EX-Z280 WB150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the WB150F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WB150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2012-01-09
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $230