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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 months earlier than the JZ300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the JZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z280 JZ300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z280

 JZ300 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z280 JZ300 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the JZ300.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and JZ300 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and JZ300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $180