Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S810c
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S810c 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced April 2014
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z280 was introduced 5 years earlier than the S810c and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z280 scores against the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S810c
| EX-Z280 | S810c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Casio EX-Z280
| S810c | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 56 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
| Display resolution | 1229k | 115k | Sharper display (+1114k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S810c
| EX-Z280 | S810c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 and the S810c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S810c.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S810c to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2014-04-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.7" |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 270 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | EN-EL23 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $180 | $350 |