Canon S90 vs Canon SX280 HS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S90 vs Canon SX280 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and SX280 HS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was brought out 3 years prior to the SX280 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S90 scores against the SX280 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has specifications of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S90 and the SX280 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SX280 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and SX280 HS.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S90 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX280 HS will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.