Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S4000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the S4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S4000
EX-Z280 | S4000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-Z280
S4000 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S4000
EX-Z280 | S4000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer dimensions 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 S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S4000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S4000 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S4000.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 |
Also called | - | FinePix S4050 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-05 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 540g (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $180 | $279 |