Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm JX550
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm JX550 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JX550
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |