Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Casio EX-Z29, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z280 was unveiled 7 months later than the EX-Z29 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the EX-Z29 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z29
EX-Z280 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-Z29 | EX-Z280 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z29
EX-Z280 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 115k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 and the EX-Z29.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z29.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z280 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z280 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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-80 | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $180 | $79 |