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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years prior to the S800c and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades against the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S800c

 EX-Z280 S800c 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-Z280

 S800c EX-Z280 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k115kCrisper screen (+704k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S800c

 EX-Z280 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the S800c.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and S800c.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S800c to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Nikon S800c Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (140 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (140 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (140 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Nikon S800c Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S800c
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 184 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 140 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $290