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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony W330
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W330

 EX-Z280 W330 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W330 EX-Z280 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W330

 EX-Z280 W330 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Sony W330
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
32
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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