Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS
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![Canon PowerShot S100 front Canon PowerShot S100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S100/Canon-S100-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS/Canon-SX280-HS-front.jpg)
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36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon S95
- Successor is Canon S110
(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
- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SX280 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The S100 was introduced 15 months earlier than the SX280 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S100 grades against the SX280 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon SX280 HS
S100 | SX280 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon S100
SX280 HS | S100 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon SX280 HS
S100 | SX280 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the SX280 HS.
![Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SX280 HS.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S100 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older S100 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-12-22 | 2013-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 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, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 210 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $429 | $325 |