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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 5 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony W800

 EX-Z280 W800 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-Z280

 W800 EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W800

 EX-Z280 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the W800.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and W800.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony W800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2014-02-13
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 133g (0.29 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $90