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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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 S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix S205EXR
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S200EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 2 months later than the S200EXR so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S200EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 EX-Z280 S200EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Casio EX-Z280

 S200EXR EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S200EXR

 EX-Z280 S200EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S200EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the S200EXR.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and S200EXR is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S200EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
more heavy than average (865 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
38
flash built-in
long zoom (436mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (865g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (865 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also called as - FinePix S205EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-07-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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) 865 grams (1.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $500