Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix T305

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was launched 22 months prior to the T300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the T300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & FujiFilm FinePix T300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm T300
EX-Z280 | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Casio EX-Z280
T300 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm T300
EX-Z280 | T300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm T300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the T300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and T300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and T300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm T300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | FujiFilm FinePix T300 |
Also called | - | FinePix T305 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 180 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $250 |