Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX620 HS versus Casio EX-Z280, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 6 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX620 HS grades versus the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS against the EX-Z280.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and EX-Z280.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.