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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-Z280, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 months prior to the EX-Z280 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX200 IS matches up against the EX-Z280 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 SX200 IS EX-Z280 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX200 IS

		

		

			
 EX-Z280 SX200 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z280

		

		

			
 SX200 IS EX-Z280 
AnnouncedMay 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the EX-Z280.
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and EX-Z280 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and EX-Z280.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (247g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
55
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
63
 lighter than competitors in class (247g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
32
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (26mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (247g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
28
 quite wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum 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 focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 Motion JPEG 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 247 gr (0.54 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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