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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Launched August 2009
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 10 months earlier than the F300EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 grades against the F300EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z280 F300EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-Z280

 F300EXR EX-Z280 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z280 F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 and the F300EXR.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and F300EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and F300EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (215g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 133g (0.29 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-80 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $280