Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 months before the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 grades against the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.