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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB35F

 EX-Z280 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB35F EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB35F

 EX-Z280 WB35F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WB35F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB35F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $130