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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was released 7 months prior to the EX-10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS grades against the EX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-10

 SX280 HS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-10 SX280 HS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013March 2013Newer by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-10

 SX280 HS EX-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS and the EX-10.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and EX-10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and EX-10.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery power (455 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-10
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery power (455 per charge)
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (455 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 384 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 210 pictures 455 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $325 $456