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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 8 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony G3

 EX-Z280 G3 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-Z280

 G3 EX-Z280 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony G3

 EX-Z280 G3 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the G3.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and G3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z280 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z280 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $200