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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 4 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX510 HS grades vs the EX-Z280 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX510 HS EX-Z280 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-Z280 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX510 HS EX-Z280 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-Z280 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and EX-Z280.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than average (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $180