Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W310

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 4 months prior to the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and W310.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.