Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P300
- Later Model is Nikon P330

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was manufactured 3 years prior to the P310 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the P310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P310
EX-Z280 | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-Z280
P310 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P310
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the P310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and P310 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and P310.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P310 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix P310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2012-06-22 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 133g (0.29 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 230 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $700 |