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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-S5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was brought out 4 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS grades vs the EX-S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-S5

 SX280 HS EX-S5 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-S5 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-S5

 SX280 HS EX-S5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-S5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the EX-S5.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-S5 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-S5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX280 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 9 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 100 gr (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $130