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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Casio EX-Z29
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z280 EX-Z29 
LaunchedAugust 2009March 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-Z29 EX-Z280 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z29

 EX-Z280 EX-Z29 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution115k115kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z29
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-Z29
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