Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon A900
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Successor is Nikon A1000
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 7 years prior to the A900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon A900
| EX-Z280 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-Z280
| A900 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 78 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon A900
| EX-Z280 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the A900.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and A900 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and A900.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 289 grams (0.64 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| 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 life | - | 300 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $400 |