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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon S95
  • Renewed by Canon S110
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was released 2 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S100 matches up versus the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S100 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedDecember 2011August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon S100

 EX-Z280 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-Z280

 S100 EX-Z280 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 against the EX-Z280.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and EX-Z280.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The S100 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer S100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot S100Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $429 $180