Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released August 2013
(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- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX280 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was unveiled 6 months after the SX280 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the N Facebook ready scores against the SX280 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SX280 HS
N Facebook ready | SX280 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon N Facebook ready
SX280 HS | N Facebook ready | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX280 HS
N Facebook ready | SX280 HS | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | Same generation |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same screen resolution |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready features physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX280 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready against the SX280 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SX280 HS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2013-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | 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 | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 233g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 photos | 210 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $325 |