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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport 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
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Kodak Sport, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 16 months prior to the Sport making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the Sport with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Kodak Sport

 EX-Z280 Sport 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Casio EX-Z280

 Sport EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak Sport

 EX-Z280 Sport 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with 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 Kodak Sport has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Kodak Sport in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the Sport.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and Sport is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Sport.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Kodak Sport Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak Sport
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2011-01-04
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.29 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $155