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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z280
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 17 months after the EX-Z280 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A800 grades versus the EX-Z280 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Casio EX-Z280

 A800 EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A800

 EX-Z280 A800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon A800 and Casio EX-Z280

 A800 EX-Z280 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution115k115kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A800 compared to the EX-Z280.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and EX-Z280.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
29
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
55
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
27
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot A800Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $180