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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 8 months after the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony H50

 EX-Z280 H50 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-Z280

 H50 EX-Z280 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H50

 EX-Z280 H50 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical dimensions 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 H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the H50.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and H50.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z280 to give more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z280 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Sony H50
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Sony H50
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Sony H50
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (547g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $80