Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon D600

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon D600, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and D600 (24MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and D600 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years prior to the D600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the D600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon D600. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon D600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outside measurements 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 Nikon D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the D600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and D600 is 96 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and D600.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D600 will give you more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.