Canon SX60 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX60 HS versus Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 5 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS versus Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS and the EX-Z280.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and EX-Z280 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and EX-Z280.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.