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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years before the L28 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the L28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon L28

 EX-Z280 L28 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Casio EX-Z280

 L28 EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L28

 EX-Z280 L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior 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 Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the L28.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and L28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Nikon L28
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Nikon L28 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
great battery (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Nikon L28 Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
29
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon L28
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 280 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $90