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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 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 W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 8 years prior to the W300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z280 scores against the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon W300

 EX-Z280 W300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W300 EX-Z280 
RevealedMay 2017August 2009More modern by 94 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon W300

 EX-Z280 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the W300.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and W300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and W300.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Nikon W300
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 images
Battery format - Built-in
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $387