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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Released August 2009
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 16 months before the EX-ZS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the EX-ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 EX-Z280 EX-ZS10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution115k0kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-ZS10 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZS10

 EX-Z280 EX-ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside 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-ZS10 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the EX-ZS10.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and EX-ZS10 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and EX-ZS10.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Casio EX-ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches -
Resolution of screen 115k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $120