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Casio Exilim EX-Z280

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3.3
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User ratings:
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11 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
27 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • nice and small in the hand and easy to use
  • It can handle up to eight different settings at once
  • it still takes reasonably nice pictures under the right conditions

Cons

  • not perfect to view from multiple angles and lacks the punch and contrast expected
  • images look blurry
  • menus look rudimentary

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Center, Multi point
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 - Pros & Cons

Casio Exilim EX-Z280

Pros

  • nice and small in the hand and easy to use
  • It can handle up to eight different settings at once
  • it still takes reasonably nice pictures under the right conditions

Cons

  • not perfect to view from multiple angles and lacks the punch and contrast expected
  • images look blurry
  • menus look rudimentary
  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • slow and not good in low light occasions
  • The camera does not offer a mic and / or headphone jack
  • only inbuilt flash lacking external flash support
  • RAW format is not supported so the user has less room to maneuver in post
  • does not include environment sealing so damp conditions might affect the camera
  • poorly truncated BS button
  • the lack of optical image stabilization

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2656
  • 4000x2240
  • 3264x2448
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.6
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv26 - 104
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Multi point
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserNo
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.95 oz
Width2.16 in
Height3.87 in
Depth0.79 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Start-up time2000.0 ms
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
ISO
  • 64
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots114960
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage35.7 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio - Editorial Reviews (9)

2.5
Based on 9 reviews
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio EX-Z280 Review @ Steve’s Digicams
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Photoxels
Published: 01.12.2009
Casio EX-Z280 Review @ Steve’s Digicams

“An affordable option packed with creative features.” Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the affordable entry-level Casio EX-Z280, with 12.1M resolution (on a 1/2.3-in…

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio EX-Z280 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Casio EX-Z280 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 11/30/2009 The Casio Exilim EX-Z280 is an entry-level, ultra-compact digicam that comes with a nice selection of features for under US$200. Improving image quality and using less power is the new EXILIM Engine 4.0. This processor is in addition to the standard processor, allowing the camera

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio EX-Z280 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 01.09.2009
Casio EX-Z280 Review

Casio EX-Z280 review, find out how the EX-Z280 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio EX-Z280 review - What Digital Camera tests the Casio EXILIM Z280
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 31.03.2010
Casio EX-Z280 review - What Digital Camera tests the Casio EXILIM Z280
4.2

The Casio EX-Z280 is similar to its Z270 cousin - but what extras do you get in this model? The What Digital Camera Casio Exilim EX-Z280 review...

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio EX-Z280 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 31.08.2009
Casio EX-Z280 Review | Camera Decision
1.4

Casio EX-Z280 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 26-104 mm F2.6-5.9 lens. Read our EX-Z280 review to find its pros and cons.

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z280 review - DVHARDWARE
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 review - DVHARDWARE
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 17.12.2009
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Review | Digital Trends

In our review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z280 features like HD video, a 2.7-inch screen and "dynamic photo" mode looked nice on the spec sheet, but tested poorly when we went hands-on.

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio EX-Z280 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Casio EX-Z280 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 11/30/2009 The Casio Exilim EX-Z280 is an entry-level, ultra-compact digicam that comes with a nice selection of features for under US$200. Improving image quality and using less power is the new EXILIM Engine 4.0. This processor is in addition to the standard processor, allowing the camera

Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Casio Exilim EX-Z280 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 24.03.2010
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 review
2.0

Looks good on paper but considerably less so in practice; image quality is the main weakness