Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm T550
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm T550 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T550
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Fujifilm T550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T550.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $160 |