Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z270, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-Z270 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the EX-Z270 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got 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) while the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the EX-Z270.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and EX-Z270 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-Z270.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX280 HS will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.