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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 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 JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm JX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm JX500

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm JX500 EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX500

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical measurements 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 JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2012-01-05
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $90