Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released April 2013
- Old Model is Fujifilm X10
- Renewed by Fujifilm X30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm X20
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Casio EX-Z280
Fujifilm X20 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20
EX-Z280 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20.
Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Fujifilm X20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2013-04-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/1000 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 353 grams (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
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 life | - | 270 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $500 |