Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-S200 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores against the EX-S200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S200 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the EX-S200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-S200 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and EX-S200.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.