Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm SL240

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm SL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer 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 SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm SL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm SL240 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor technology.