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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm T550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm T550

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm T550 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T550

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm T550 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
48
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm T550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix T550
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