Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released August 2013

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR800, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was brought out 4 years before the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-ZR800
EX-Z280 | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-ZR800 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR800
EX-Z280 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZR800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the EX-ZR800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and EX-ZR800 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and EX-ZR800.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2013-08-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 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), |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $180 | $429 |