Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was launched 3 years prior to the NX210 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung NX210
| EX-Z280 | NX210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z280
| NX210 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung NX210
| EX-Z280 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer 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 NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the NX210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and NX210.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung NX210 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $625 |
