Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2010
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The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-Z280 was revealed 4 months before the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus FE-4030
| EX-Z280 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Casio EX-Z280
| FE-4030 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus FE-4030
| EX-Z280 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside 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-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the FE-4030.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and FE-4030.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus FE-4030 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $180 | $130 |