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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
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 SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 5 years after the EX-Z280 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS scores vs the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX610 HS EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-Z280 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX610 HS EX-Z280 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and EX-Z280.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $214 $180