Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 5 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS scores vs the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements 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 SX530 HS versus Casio EX-Z280 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the EX-Z280.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-Z280 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and EX-Z280.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.