Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was released 3 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS scores vs the EX-Z450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-Z450
SX280 HS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX280 HS
EX-Z450 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z450
SX280 HS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got 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) while the Casio EX-Z450 has dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the EX-Z450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-Z450 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and EX-Z450.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2009-08-18 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-40 |
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 |
Price at release | $325 | $229 |