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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S95 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was announced 15 months later than the EX-Z280 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the S95 grades against the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S95 EX-Z280 
RevealedNovember 2010August 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon S95

 EX-Z280 S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Casio EX-Z280

 S95 EX-Z280 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon S95 versus Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S95 vs the EX-Z280.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and EX-Z280.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S95 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S95
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than others in class (133g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot S95Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 alias 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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - Single
Cost at release $495 $180