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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 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 S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 3 years before the S3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S3300

 EX-Z280 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S3300 EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S3300

 EX-Z280 S3300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S3300.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S3300.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (133g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S3300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $99