Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was revealed 7 months after the Fujifilm A100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the Fujifilm A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm A100
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm A100 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A100
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. 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 A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A100.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
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, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $0 |