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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") come with different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the Fujifilm X30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm X30

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm X30 EX-Z280 
ReleasedAugust 2014August 2009More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X30

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external 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 X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the Fujifilm X30.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
good battery power (470 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (423g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (423g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm X30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm X30
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 423 gr (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $499