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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-Z280, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX400 IS EX-Z280 
ReleasedJuly 2014August 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-Z280 SX400 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX400 IS EX-Z280 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the EX-Z280.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-Z280 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-Z280.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $180