Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony H70
EX-Z280 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-Z280
H70 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony H70
EX-Z280 | H70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |