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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the EX-ZR700 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the EX-ZR700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX280 HS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-ZR700 SX280 HS 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX280 HS EX-ZR700 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Casio EX-ZR700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-ZR700 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-ZR700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
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lighter than others (233 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.51 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $370