Casio EX-Z280 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 10 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and ZX1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor tech.