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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was announced 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB800F

 EX-Z280 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB800F EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB800F

 EX-Z280 WB800F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the WB800F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and WB800F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB800F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $300