Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
- Introduced August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm AV250
EX-Z280 | AV250 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-Z280
AV250 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm AV250
EX-Z280 | AV250 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $160 |