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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
Casio EX-Z450
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX280 HS EX-Z450 
LaunchedMarch 2013August 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-Z450 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX280 HS EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
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