Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and NX3000.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.