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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB700

 EX-Z280 WB700 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB700 EX-Z280 
RevealedDecember 2010August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kCrisper screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB700

 EX-Z280 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB700 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 dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the WB700.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and WB700.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
32
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $300