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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was introduced 3 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S110 scores vs the EX-Z280 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S110 EX-Z280 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon S110

 EX-Z280 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Casio EX-Z280

 S110 EX-Z280 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 versus the EX-Z280.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and EX-Z280.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The S110 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern S110 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
55
lighter than others (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
64
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
37
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot S110Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $180