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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
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 G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G16 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G16 scores vs the EX-Z280 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 G16 EX-Z280 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 G16 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 G16 EX-Z280 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G16 versus Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G16 compared to the EX-Z280.
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and EX-Z280 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and EX-Z280.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G16 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer G16 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
27
 focusing manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than others (356g)
55
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
64
 better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than others (356 grams)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
62
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
58
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
32
 focusing manually
 decently wide (26mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G16 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than others (356 grams)
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot G16Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $180