Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-FS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 4 years after the EX-FS10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX280 HS scores versus the EX-FS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-FS10 has measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-FS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-FS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-FS10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-FS10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX280 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.