Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P500
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P500 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- Updated by Nikon P510
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the P500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the P500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P500
| EX-Z280 | P500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Casio EX-Z280
| P500 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P500
| EX-Z280 | P500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside dimensions 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 P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the P500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and P500 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and P500.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-02-09 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
| 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 | - | 220 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-80 | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $399 |
