Clicky

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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 Glossary

The 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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 EX-Z280 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Casio EX-Z280

 SP-610UZ EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 EX-Z280 SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
26
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus SP-610UZ
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