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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-H15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 3 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS grades versus the EX-H15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX280 HS EX-H15 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-H15 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX280 HS EX-H15 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer 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-H15 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-H15.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-H15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and EX-H15.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-H15
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (233g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" 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 photos -
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $325 $300