Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- New Model is Nikon S9900
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Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S9700
| EX-Z280 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-Z280
| S9700 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S9700
| EX-Z280 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the S9700.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S9700.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2014-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 115k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| 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 | - | 300 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $180 | $350 |