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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Launched August 2009
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 5 months before the EX-Z35 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the EX-Z35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z35

 EX-Z280 EX-Z35 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-Z35 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z35

 EX-Z280 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z35 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the EX-Z35.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z35 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z35.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z35
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $99