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Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was brought out 2 months prior to the EX-Z280 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the D10 scores versus the EX-Z280 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Casio EX-Z280

 D10 EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon D10

 EX-Z280 D10 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Casio EX-Z280

 D10 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions 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 D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 versus the EX-Z280.

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and EX-Z280 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and EX-Z280.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
32
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot D10Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 ID NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $180