Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 years before the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and EX2F.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.