Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years after the EX-Z35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the EX-Z35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers outside 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) while the Casio EX-Z35 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-Z35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-Z35 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and EX-Z35.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.