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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 16 months before the AV250 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the AV250 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-Z280 AV250 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-Z280

 AV250 EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-Z280 AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the AV250.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and AV250 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and AV250.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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 - 180 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
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