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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 months after the 9000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus 9000

 EX-Z280 9000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 9000 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 9000

 EX-Z280 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical measurements 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 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the 9000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and 9000.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (225g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 9000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-05-14
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $300