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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-Z2000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera 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-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS grades versus the EX-Z2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX280 HS EX-Z2000 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-Z2000 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX280 HS EX-Z2000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior 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) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-Z2000.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-Z2000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and EX-Z2000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (233 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
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 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $325 $0