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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
37 Features
65 Overall
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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).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
42
 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
61
 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