Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony W330, 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 W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was revealed 4 months earlier than the W330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z280 grades against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W330
EX-Z280 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z280
W330 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W330
EX-Z280 | W330 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and W330.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W330 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $170 |