Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1

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").

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.