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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 4 months before the EX-ZR800 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS grades versus the EX-ZR800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX280 HS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-ZR800 SX280 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX280 HS EX-ZR800 
AnnouncedMarch 2013August 2013Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical dimensions 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-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS and the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and EX-ZR800 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and EX-ZR800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 470 pictures
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $325 $429