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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was unveiled 9 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2000Fresher by 111 months
Display dimensions2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm S1 Pro EX-Z280 
Display resolution200k115kSharper display (+85k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 96 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z280 will produce greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z280 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (820g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
46
lighter than average in class (820g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography information
32
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-08-31 2000-08-08
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 320
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 200k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 820g (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $2,000