Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
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Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| EX-Z280 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-Z280
| SP-565UZ | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SP-565UZ
| EX-Z280 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the SP-565UZ.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and SP-565UZ.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z280 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z280 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| 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) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 413g (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 30 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 68 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $400 |