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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS scores vs the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX280 HS EX-Z280 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-Z280 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX280 HS EX-Z280 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-Z280 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $325 $180