Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 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
- Revealed August 2009
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S6000
EX-Z280 | S6000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-Z280
S6000 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S6000
EX-Z280 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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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 |