Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was released 7 months after the S620 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S620
EX-Z280 | S620 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Casio EX-Z280
S620 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S620
EX-Z280 | S620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides 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 S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the S620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S620.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-Z280 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-02-03 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 120 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $37 |