Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 16 months prior to the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the ST6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and ST6500.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.