Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Successor is Sony A77
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe EX-Z280 was launched 21 months after the A700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A700
EX-Z280 | A700 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | December 2007 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Casio EX-Z280
A700 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 115k | Crisper screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A700
EX-Z280 | A700 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 and the A700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and A700.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher EX-Z280 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 768g (1.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch pricing | $180 | $1,000 |