Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S640
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35 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S640 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S640 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S640
| EX-Z280 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-Z280
| S640 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S640
| EX-Z280 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys 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) and the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the S640.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S640.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $225 |
