Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 3 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores versus the EX-Z280 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and EX-Z280 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and EX-Z280.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.