Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB1100F

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB1100F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior 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) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WB1100F is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.