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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm X20
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm X20

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm X20 EX-Z280 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm X20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
good battery life (270 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm X20
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