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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS grades against the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX240 HS EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX240 HS

 EX-Z280 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX240 HS EX-Z280 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z280 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and EX-Z280 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and EX-Z280.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
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you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
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lighter than competition in class (224g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $180