Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX5

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 9 months prior to the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external 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) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and NX5.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.