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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the EX-H20G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX280 HS EX-H20G 
LaunchedMarch 2013September 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-H20G SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX280 HS EX-H20G 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior 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-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the EX-H20G.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-H20G is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and EX-H20G.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 images -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $325 $300