Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.