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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 6 years prior to the A7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-Z280 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-Z280

 A7 II EX-Z280 
RevealedNovember 2014August 2009Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k115kClearer display (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7 II

 EX-Z280 A7 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the A7 II.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and A7 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will provide extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Sony A7 II Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Sony A7 II Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery life (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-11-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $1,456