Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.