Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z280, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 7 months earlier than the EX-Z280 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS grades vs the EX-Z280 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the EX-Z280.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-Z280 is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z280 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.