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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony WX70

 EX-Z280 WX70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z280

 WX70 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX70

 EX-Z280 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WX70.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and WX70.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX70 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $242