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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 3 months later than the 6000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z280 grades against the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus 6000

 EX-Z280 6000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 6000 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000

 EX-Z280 6000 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the 6000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and 6000.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.29 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $259