Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z280 was unveiled 4 years before the W730 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W730
| EX-Z280 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z280
| W730 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W730
| EX-Z280 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the W730.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and W730.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W730 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Type 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $180 | $138 |