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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 6 months before the EX-Z280 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the EX-Z280 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

          

          

            
 SD960 IS EX-Z280 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD960 IS

          

          

            
 EX-Z280 SD960 IS 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z280

          

          

            
 SD960 IS EX-Z280 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS offers physical measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the EX-Z280.
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and EX-Z280 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and EX-Z280.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the age  of the cameras into account.

            Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
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 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
27
 focusing manually
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
55
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
17
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
58
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $180