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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was announced at a similar time to the EX-Z90 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the EX-Z90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-Z90

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 EX-Z90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z90

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 EX-Z90 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the EX-Z90.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and EX-Z90.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
27
 has manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
55
 lighter than others in class (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
55
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 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-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others in class (133g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
32
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (26mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
28
 has manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
28
 quite wide (26mm)
 lighter than others in class (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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 lighter than others in class (121g)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-Z90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $150