Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 21 months later than the EX-ZR100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior measurements 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-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-ZR100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-ZR100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-ZR100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX280 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.