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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB350F

 EX-Z280 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB350F EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB350F

 EX-Z280 WB350F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WB350F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WB350F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB350F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $260