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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 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 A700
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony A700

 EX-Z280 A700 
LaunchedAugust 2009December 2007Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Casio EX-Z280

 A700 EX-Z280 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k115kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A700

 EX-Z280 A700 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Sony A700 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Sony A700
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Sony A700 Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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