Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched August 2009
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- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 17 months before the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus XZ-1
| EX-Z280 | XZ-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-Z280
| XZ-1 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus XZ-1
| EX-Z280 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior 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 XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the XZ-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and XZ-1.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z280 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| 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 | ||
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 grams (0.29 lbs) | 275 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $567 |
