Clicky

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-10 matches up vs the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 EX-10 EX-Z280 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2009Fresher by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-10

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 EX-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 EX-10 EX-Z280 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 versus the EX-Z280.
Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and EX-Z280 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and EX-Z280.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The EX-10 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher EX-10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
42
 has manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
 manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
67
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition in class (384g)
55
 lighter than average (133g)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (455 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
17
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
65
 better than average battery pack (455 CIPA)
 supports focus by touch
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
62
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
58
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (455 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
 manual focus
 pretty wide (26mm)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
 heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	

		

			
Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-10Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-14 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 384g (0.85 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $456 $180