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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony WX300

 EX-Z280 WX300 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WX300 EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX300

 EX-Z280 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the WX300.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $330