Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm SL300

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm SL300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm SL300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm SL300 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm SL300.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.