Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Launched March 2005
- Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z280 was released 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | More modern by 55 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z280 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 930 grams (2.05 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $0 |