Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 8 months later than the EX-Z400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers exterior measurements 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-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the EX-Z400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z400.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-Z280 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.