Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Launched March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
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Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SX280 HS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A810 was announced 13 months before the SX280 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A810 scores against the SX280 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX280 HS
| A810 | SX280 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon A810
| SX280 HS | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX280 HS
| A810 | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 vs the SX280 HS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SX280 HS.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A810 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-03-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Digic 6 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171g (0.38 lbs) | 233g (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 210 photographs |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $99 | $325 |