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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was launched 2 years after the EX-ZS10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores against the EX-ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX280 HS EX-ZS10 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX280 HS

 EX-ZS10 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX280 HS EX-ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS vs the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and EX-ZS10 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and EX-ZS10.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $325 $120