Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(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
- Released August 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-Z280, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was released 12 months later than the EX-Z280 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS scores versus the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z280
SX130 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX130 IS
EX-Z280 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z280
SX130 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS against the EX-Z280.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and EX-Z280 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and EX-Z280.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX130 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $250 | $180 |