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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 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
  • Released August 2009
FujiFilm S4000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm S4000

 EX-Z280 S4000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S4000 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S4000

 EX-Z280 S4000 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm S4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix S4000
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