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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S620

 EX-Z280 S620 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S620 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S620

 EX-Z280 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Nikon S620
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Nikon S620
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S620
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