Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Released February 2009

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was revealed 7 months later than the Fujifilm A150 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the Fujifilm A150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Fujifilm FinePix A150. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Fujifilm A150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm A150
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm A150 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A150
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior 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 A150 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Fujifilm A150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm A150.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix A150 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-02-04 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical 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 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 ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $130 |