Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.