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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z280, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was introduced 12 months after the EX-Z280 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S200 scores versus the EX-Z280 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-S200 EX-Z280 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-S200

 EX-Z280 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-S200 EX-Z280 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 vs the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and EX-Z280 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and EX-Z280.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-S200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-08-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 NP-80
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $180