Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX mini

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX mini and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and NX mini.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail with its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.