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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S1

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm S1 EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Fujifilm S1.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
32
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic socket
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $400