Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S8500
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm S8500 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S8500.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.29 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $500 |