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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2009
Casio EX-Z33
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-Z280 EX-Z33 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-Z33 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z33

 EX-Z280 EX-Z33 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than competition (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z33
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-Z33
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