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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up against the EX-S7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX280 HS EX-S7 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-S7 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX280 HS EX-S7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS and the EX-S7.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-S7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and EX-S7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $325 $140