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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 years before the P7800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P7800

 EX-Z280 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Casio EX-Z280

 P7800 EX-Z280 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 51 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P7800

 EX-Z280 P7800 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P7800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the P7800.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and P7800 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others (133g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
great battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
32
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
75
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P7800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-11-25
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 399g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $550