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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 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 P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years before the P340 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the P340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P340

 EX-Z280 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Casio EX-Z280

 P340 EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P340

 EX-Z280 P340 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the P340.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and P340 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and P340.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Nikon P340 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Nikon P340 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Nikon P340
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P340
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix P340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $380