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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 5 months earlier than the S6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S6000

 EX-Z280 S6000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S6000 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S6000

 EX-Z280 S6000 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 against the S6000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S6000.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Nikon S6000
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300