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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 16 months prior to the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades against the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony H70

 EX-Z280 H70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-Z280

 H70 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H70

 EX-Z280 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the H70.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and H70.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H70 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $199