Canon 1000D vs Casio EX-Z280

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 1000D versus Casio EX-Z280, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1000D (APS-C) and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1000D was revealed 13 months prior to the EX-Z280 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1000D matches up versus the EX-Z280 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D provides exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1000D vs the EX-Z280.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and EX-Z280 is 70 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and EX-Z280.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1000D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 1000D will be behind in sensor innovation.