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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Launched August 2009
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S1800, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 5 months before the S1800 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the S1800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S1800

 EX-Z280 S1800 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S1800 EX-Z280 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S1800

 EX-Z280 S1800 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical measurements 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 S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the S1800.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and S1800 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and S1800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S1800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Otherwise known as - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
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 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 4 x AA
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $180