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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 16 months earlier than the W570 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W570

 EX-Z280 W570 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W570 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W570

 EX-Z280 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the W570.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and W570.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Sony W570
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $159