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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 22 months before the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-Z280 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-Z280

 HX9V EX-Z280 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX9V

 EX-Z280 HX9V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the HX9V.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and HX9V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $328