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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The N100 was announced 4 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the N100 matches up vs the EX-Z280 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 N100 EX-Z280 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon N100

 EX-Z280 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z280

 N100 EX-Z280 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 versus the EX-Z280.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and EX-Z280 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and EX-Z280.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The N100 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The younger N100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
33
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (289 grams)
55
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (289g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (289 grams)
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot N100Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $180