Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX20

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 against the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and NX20.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.