Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8200

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 scores against the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical 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 S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8200 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8200.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.