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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedAugust 2009March 2005More modern by 55 months
Display size2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z280 
Display resolution235k115kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (930g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
lighter than competition (930g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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