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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed within a month of the S570 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores against the S570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S570

 EX-Z280 S570 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S570 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S570

 EX-Z280 S570 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S570.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S570 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and S570.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S570 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Nikon S570
55
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Nikon S570 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (133g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Nikon S570 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S570
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $180