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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was launched 4 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S200 matches up vs the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S200 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon S200

 EX-Z280 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z280

 S200 EX-Z280 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 versus the EX-Z280.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and EX-Z280.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z280 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
64
features touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon S200 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot S200Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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 release $293 $180