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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Launched August 2009
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 4 years before the EX-ZR1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z280 EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-ZR1000 EX-Z280 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-Z280 EX-ZR1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior dimensions 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-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and EX-ZR1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and EX-ZR1000.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 133g (0.29 lb) 255g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $572