Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z550

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the EX-Z550 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides 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) while the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 and the EX-Z550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z550.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.