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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 7 years before the Fujifilm XP90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the Fujifilm XP90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Fujifilm XP90

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Fujifilm XP90 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 77 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm XP90

 EX-Z280 Fujifilm XP90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus Fujifilm XP90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the Fujifilm XP90.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm XP90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Fujifilm XP90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Fujifilm XP90
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Fujifilm XP90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 203 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $180