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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX150 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 SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 2 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the EX-Z280 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX150 IS EX-Z280 
RevealedMay 2012August 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-Z280 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX150 IS EX-Z280 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the EX-Z280.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and EX-Z280 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and EX-Z280.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
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 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 life 130 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $180