Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The complete galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Casio EX-Z280
S100 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon S100
EX-Z280 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Casio EX-Z280
S100 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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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 |