Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP200

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm XP200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades against the Fujifilm XP200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has sizing of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the Fujifilm XP200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm XP200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm XP200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.