Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-2

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was revealed 7 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus SH-3
EX-Z280 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-Z280
SH-3 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 78 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SH-3
EX-Z280 | SH-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the SH-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and SH-3.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $579 |