Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX280 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years before the SX280 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the SX280 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS features external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX280 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the SX280 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX280 HS is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX280 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.