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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 2 months after the Fujifilm J30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 grades against the Fujifilm J30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm J30 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outside 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 J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 NP-45A
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 Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $150