Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was released 7 months after the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 against the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and CL5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z280 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.