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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 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 JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX550 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm JX550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX550.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $200