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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 6 months later than the EX-Z280 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S7 grades vs the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-S7 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-Z280 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-S7 EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 against the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and EX-Z280 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and EX-Z280.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-21 2009-08-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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-80 NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $180