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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 3 months later than the EX-Z280 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-G1 grades versus the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-G1 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-Z280 EX-G1 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-G1 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedNovember 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 vs the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and EX-Z280 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and EX-Z280.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (154g)
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
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environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
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wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (154g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2009-08-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-800 NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $61 $180