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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z33WP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 months after the Fujifilm Z33WP so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Fujifilm Z33WP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm Z33WP EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z33WP

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z33WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z33WP is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z33WP.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z280 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than competition (110g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
26
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-80 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $197