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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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 F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F500 EXR EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
31
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
55
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
62
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
32
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $430