Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up against the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the EX-Z280.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-Z280 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-Z280.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX40 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.