Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35
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35 Features
21 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280/Casio-EX-Z280-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35/Casio-EX-Z35-front.jpg)
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 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
- Launched August 2009
(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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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z35
EX-Z280 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-Z35 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z35
EX-Z280 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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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 |