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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
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 XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-Z280

 XC10 EX-Z280 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2009More recent by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon XC10

 EX-Z280 XC10 
Display resolution115k1kSharper display (+114k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z280

 XC10 EX-Z280 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

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

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides touch focus
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
43
provides touch focus
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (133g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no RAW files
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,040g)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-08 2009-08-31
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040g (2.29 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID LP-E6N NP-80
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,599 $180