Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was unveiled within a month of the EX-Z33 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the EX-Z33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z33
EX-Z280 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-Z33 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z33
EX-Z280 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Casio EX-Z33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the EX-Z33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z33 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z33.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 106 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $120 |