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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was launched 9 years before the A7R III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A7R III

 EX-Z280 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Casio EX-Z280

 A7R III EX-Z280 
AnnouncedOctober 2017August 2009Newer by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k115kSharper display (+1325k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7R III

 EX-Z280 A7R III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the A7R III.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and A7R III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and A7R III.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R III will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
73
good battery (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
32
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7R III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-31 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $180 $2,800