Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W620
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W620 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
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Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was released 3 years earlier than the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W620
| EX-Z280 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-Z280
| W620 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W620
| EX-Z280 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the W620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and W620.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 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 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| 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 | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | - | 220 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $102 |