Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280/Casio-EX-Z280-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z280 was released 23 months prior to the SZ-11 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus SZ-11
EX-Z280 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-Z280
SZ-11 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SZ-11
EX-Z280 | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features outside 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 SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the SZ-11.
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and SZ-11.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z280-vs-Olympus-SZ-11-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $253 |