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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 5 years before the A3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A3000

 EX-Z280 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 A3000 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A3000

 EX-Z280 A3000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers 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) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the A3000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and A3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and A3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A3000 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Sony A3000
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
good battery power (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
32
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (411g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $398