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Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon N Facebook ready and Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was revealed 4 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N Facebook ready grades against the EX-Z280 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Casio EX-Z280

 N Facebook ready EX-Z280 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 EX-Z280 N Facebook ready 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Casio EX-Z280

 N Facebook ready EX-Z280 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready offers exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the N Facebook ready and the EX-Z280.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and EX-Z280.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern N Facebook ready provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $180