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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm S9200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Fujifilm S9200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm S9200

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm S9200 EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S9200

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm S9200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside 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) while the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm S9200.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S9200 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S9200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
good battery pack (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm S9200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
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 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 life - 500 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $300