Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX280 HS

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D MII and Canon SX280 HS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and SX280 HS (12MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and SX280 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D MII was revealed 4 years after the SX280 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6D MII grades vs the SX280 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII has outer dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Canon SX280 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII and the SX280 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and SX280 HS is 59 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and SX280 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will result in extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.