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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 7 years after the EX-Z280 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX730 HS scores against the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX730 HS EX-Z280 
ReleasedApril 2017August 2009More modern by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-Z280 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX730 HS EX-Z280 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the EX-Z280.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and EX-Z280 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and EX-Z280.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.3MP)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average (133g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 file 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 300g (0.66 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $180