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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 10 months later than the EX-Z280 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the EX-Z280 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX210 IS EX-Z280 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-Z280 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX210 IS EX-Z280 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-Z280.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and EX-Z280 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 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 NB-5L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $226 $180