Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
- Introduced April 2012
(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

Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The 60Da was revealed 2 years after the EX-Z280 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 60Da grades versus the EX-Z280 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Casio EX-Z280
60Da | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+925k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon 60Da
EX-Z280 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Casio EX-Z280
60Da | EX-Z280 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da has exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 60Da against the EX-Z280.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and EX-Z280 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and EX-Z280.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 60Da with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 60Da will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 60Da will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 60Da vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon EOS 60Da | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-04-07 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,499 | $180 |