Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| EX-Z280 | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-Z280
| Galaxy NX | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 46 months |
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| EX-Z280 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers external 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 Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Galaxy NX.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Galaxy NX.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $1,300 |