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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 22 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB210

 EX-Z280 WB210 
Display resolution115k1kSharper display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB210 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 22 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB210

 EX-Z280 WB210 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 offers 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WB210.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
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
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $279