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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 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 S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S1600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 months prior to the S1600 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S1600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-Z280 S1600 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S1600 EX-Z280 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-Z280 S1600 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the S1600.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S1600 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S1600.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Otherwise known as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $130