Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S1
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm S1 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 52 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | |
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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 |