Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400
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34 Features
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93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2012

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm T400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Fujifilm T400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix T400. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm T400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm T400
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm T400 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T400
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm T400 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the Fujifilm T400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T400 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T400.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix T400 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 180 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $180 | $150 |