Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung ST90

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 16 months earlier than the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior dimensions 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 ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the ST90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and ST90.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.