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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 17 months before the VR-330 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus VR-330

 EX-Z280 VR-330 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Casio EX-Z280

 VR-330 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus VR-330

 EX-Z280 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the VR-330.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and VR-330.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus VR-330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-80 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $220