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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 11 months prior to the EX-Z800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the EX-Z800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z800

 EX-Z280 EX-Z800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-Z800 EX-Z280 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z800

 EX-Z280 EX-Z800 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the EX-Z800.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z800.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $150