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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G11 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was manufactured 4 months after the EX-Z280 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G11 grades versus the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Casio EX-Z280

 G11 EX-Z280 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon G11

 EX-Z280 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Casio EX-Z280

 G11 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedDecember 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G11 against the EX-Z280.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and EX-Z280 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and EX-Z280.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z280 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
57
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (375 grams)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (375g)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot G11Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $180