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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-FH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-FH100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores versus the EX-FH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX280 HS EX-FH100 
AnnouncedMarch 2013June 2010More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-FH100 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX280 HS EX-FH100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys 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) and the Casio EX-FH100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-FH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-FH100.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-FH100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and EX-FH100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX280 HS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $325 $299