Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
EX-Z280 | S2800HD | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-Z280
S2800HD | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S2800HD
EX-Z280 | S2800HD | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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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 |