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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 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
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was introduced 9 months prior to the Z950 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the Z950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Kodak Z950

 EX-Z280 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Casio EX-Z280

 Z950 EX-Z280 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak Z950

 EX-Z280 Z950 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the Z950.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and Z950 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and Z950.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Kodak Z950 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
32
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (243g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak Z950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 model NP-80 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $250