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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm T400
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm T400

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm T400 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm T400 EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 28 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T400

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm T400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Fujifilm T400 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Fujifilm T400 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix T400
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