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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 2 months after the FE-4000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-Z280 FE-4000 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FE-4000 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-Z280 FE-4000 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the FE-4000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and FE-4000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
rather wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $130