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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k115kCrisper display (+1035k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
62
lighter than others (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
26
very good size screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (230g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 1,150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 133g (0.29 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $900