Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280
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35 Features
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-G1 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-G1
EX-Z280 | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-Z280
EX-G1 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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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 |