Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung NX500

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 6 years earlier than the NX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the NX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and NX500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will show extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.