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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Revealed August 2009
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 10 months prior to the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 scores against the S2500HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z280 S2500HD 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-Z280

 S2500HD EX-Z280 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-Z280 S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. 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 S2500HD has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S2500HD.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S2500HD is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and S2500HD.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Alternative name - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-07-06
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
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 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 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $200