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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 9 months prior to the JZ500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z280 JZ500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-Z280

 JZ500 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-Z280 JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 against the JZ500.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and JZ500.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
32
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $230