Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 4 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS scores versus the EX-Z29 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS versus the EX-Z29.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-Z29 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and EX-Z29.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX280 HS will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.