Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3500

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S3500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the S3500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S3500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.