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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 6 months after the EX-Z280 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 SD1300 IS EX-Z280 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD1300 IS

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 SD1300 IS EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the EX-Z280.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and EX-Z280 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and EX-Z280.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 focusing manually
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
55
 lighter than average (133g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
58
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 really wide (26mm)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
29
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (133g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $180