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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-Z33 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX280 HS scores against the EX-Z33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX280 HS EX-Z33 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2009Newer by 44 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-Z33 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX280 HS EX-Z33 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS and the EX-Z33.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-Z33 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX280 HS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
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focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 106 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-82
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
Launch cost $325 $120