Canon S100 vs Canon SX280 HS

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

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.