Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced April 2014
- Updated by Sony A7S II
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On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was launched 5 years prior to the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A7S
| EX-Z280 | A7S |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-Z280
| A7S | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+1115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7S
| EX-Z280 | A7S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the A7S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and A7S.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Alpha A7S |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2014-04-06 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 489 grams (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Form 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $180 | $1,998 |