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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 2 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm Z37

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm Z37 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z37

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical 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) while the Fujifilm Z37 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z280 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm Z37
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2009-07-22
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $130