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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 months earlier than the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W370

 EX-Z280 W370 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W370 EX-Z280 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W370

 EX-Z280 W370 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outside measurements 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the W370.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and W370.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W370 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Sony W370
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $230