Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z280
SX1 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-Z280 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z280
SX1 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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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 |