Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was announced 16 months earlier than the SP-610UZ making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
EX-Z280 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Casio EX-Z280
SP-610UZ | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SP-610UZ
EX-Z280 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the SP-610UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and SP-610UZ.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 life | - | 340 photographs |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $180 | $299 |