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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 6 months later than the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up against the EX-ZR1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX280 HS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-ZR1000 SX280 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX280 HS EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and EX-ZR1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
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lighter than others (233 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 255g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $325 $572