Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB2200F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB2200F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z280 grades against the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external 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 WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WB2200F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WB2200F is 96 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WB2200F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor tech.