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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Released August 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 5 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony WX350

 EX-Z280 WX350 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WX350 EX-Z280 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX350

 EX-Z280 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the WX350.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and WX350.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $270