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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm A100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm A100 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than competition in class (124g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix A100
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