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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-S12 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the EX-S12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 SX280 HS EX-S12 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-S12 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-S12

 SX280 HS EX-S12 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the EX-S12.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and EX-S12 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and EX-S12.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.51 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $325 $119