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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 12 months before the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S8100

 EX-Z280 S8100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S8100 EX-Z280 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S8100

 EX-Z280 S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external 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 S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the S8100.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S8100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $299