Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-Z800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX280 HS matches up against the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-Z800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-Z800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-Z800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-Z800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.