Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280
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37 Features
28 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Casio EX-Z280
A2200 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A2200
EX-Z280 | A2200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Casio EX-Z280
A2200 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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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 |