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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was brought out 10 months before the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony WX5

 EX-Z280 WX5 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WX5 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX5

 EX-Z280 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the WX5.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and WX5.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Sony WX5
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Sony WX5
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Screen resolution 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $250