Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm JZ200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the Fujifilm JZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm JZ200
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm JZ200 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JZ200
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior 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 JZ200 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the Fujifilm JZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JZ200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm JZ200.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $0 |