Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A380

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was launched within a month of the A380 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the A380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and A380.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A380 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.