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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 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-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled within a month of the EX-Z450 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the EX-Z450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z280 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-Z450 EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z280 EX-Z450 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the EX-Z450.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z450 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-08-18
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" 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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $229