Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W320

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 months earlier than the W320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 and the W320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and W320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W320 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.