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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 5 months prior to the EX-Z280 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX1 IS grades against the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX1 IS EX-Z280 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z280 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX1 IS EX-Z280 
IntroducedMarch 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the EX-Z280.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-Z280 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX-Z280.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z280 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
57
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (615g)
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-08-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $180