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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 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
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 16 months before the AV200 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the AV200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm AV200

 EX-Z280 AV200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Casio EX-Z280

 AV200 EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV200

 EX-Z280 AV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV200 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the AV200.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and AV200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and AV200.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV205
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 180 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $0