Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280
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36 Features
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35 Features
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Announced August 2009
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-H15 was announced 5 months later than the EX-Z280 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H15 grades vs the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-H15 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-H15
EX-Z280 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z280
EX-H15 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 versus the EX-Z280.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and EX-Z280.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 161g (0.35 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-90 | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $180 |