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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 18 months later than the EX-Z280 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the EX-Z280 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX220 HS EX-Z280 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX220 HS

 EX-Z280 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX220 HS EX-Z280 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the EX-Z280.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and EX-Z280 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and EX-Z280.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX220 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon SX220 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon SX220 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $180