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Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
76
Overall
68
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and SX280 HS (12MP) and the 750D (APS-C) and SX280 HS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 750D was introduced 23 months later than the SX280 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 750D grades against the SX280 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Canon SX280 HS

 750D SX280 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2013Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon 750D

 SX280 HS 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Canon SX280 HS

 750D SX280 HS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 750D offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Canon SX280 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 750D versus the SX280 HS.

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and SX280 HS is 66 and 91 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and SX280 HS.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 750D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 750D will offer you more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 750D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography info
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography features
Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 750D
Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
60
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography details
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
65
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
61
lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography factors
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging highlights
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon 750D vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon EOS 750dCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 750d Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 233 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $749 $325