Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9500

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S9500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years before the S9500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S9500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and S9500.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.