Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A3000
EX-Z280 | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-Z280
A3000 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A3000
EX-Z280 | A3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |