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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony HX80

 EX-Z280 HX80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-Z280

 HX80 EX-Z280 
RevealedMarch 2016August 2009More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX80

 EX-Z280 HX80 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 and the HX80.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and HX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
76
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 390 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $368