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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 3 years prior to the W650 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W650

 EX-Z280 W650 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W650 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W650

 EX-Z280 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the W650.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (133g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $140