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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 4 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the EX-Z400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX280 HS EX-Z400 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-Z400 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX280 HS EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got physical 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-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the EX-Z400.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-Z400 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and EX-Z400.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX280 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
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lighter than average (233g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $325 $0