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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Announced August 2009
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S2800HD, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 months prior to the S2800HD so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z280 S2800HD 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-Z280

 S2800HD EX-Z280 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-Z280 S2800HD 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S2800HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the S2800HD.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S2800HD is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S2800HD.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called - FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 437 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $260