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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was revealed 17 months later than the EX-Z280 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A2200 scores vs the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Casio EX-Z280

 A2200 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A2200

 EX-Z280 A2200 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Casio EX-Z280

 A2200 EX-Z280 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 and the EX-Z280.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and EX-Z280 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and EX-Z280.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A2200 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
36
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot A2200Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 life 280 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NP-80
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $180