Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z400
EX-Z280 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-Z400 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z400
EX-Z280 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.6-7.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $0 |