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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX280 HS EX-ZR100 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX280 HS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

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

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (233g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $325 $300