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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
FujiFilm T300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the FujiFilm T300

 EX-Z280 T300 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Casio EX-Z280

 T300 EX-Z280 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm T300

 EX-Z280 T300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with FujiFilm T300
55
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and FujiFilm T300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280FujiFilm FinePix T300
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