Canon 650D vs Canon SX280 HS

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 650D and Canon SX280 HS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and SX280 HS (12MP) and the 650D (APS-C) and SX280 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 650D was revealed 7 months prior to the SX280 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 650D matches up against the SX280 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 650D and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 650D has exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has specifications of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon 650D and Canon SX280 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 650D compared to the SX280 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 650D and SX280 HS is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and SX280 HS.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 650D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 650D will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 650D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.