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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 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
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Renewed by Nikon P340
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 years earlier than the P330 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the P330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P330

 EX-Z280 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Casio EX-Z280

 P330 EX-Z280 
RevealedMarch 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P330

 EX-Z280 P330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the P330.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and P330 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and P330.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P330 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Nikon P330 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Nikon P330
62
lighter than competition (133g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Nikon P330 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
36
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $500