Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280

Let's examine more closely at the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z280, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the XC10 (1") and EX-Z280 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was announced 5 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the XC10 grades vs the EX-Z280 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 provides external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XC10 against the EX-Z280.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and EX-Z280 is 54 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and EX-Z280.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The XC10 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.