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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 years later than the EX-H10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores vs the EX-H10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-H10

 SX280 HS EX-H10 
ReleasedMarch 2013June 2009More recent by 46 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-H10 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H10

 SX280 HS EX-H10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H10 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the EX-H10.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and EX-H10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-H10.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX280 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-H10 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H10 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (233g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H10
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-H10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-H10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2009-06-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $325 $300