Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.