Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6200

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 24 months before the S6200 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the S6200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and S6200.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.