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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX280 HS
(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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX280 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the SX280 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS scores versus the SX280 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SX150 IS SX280 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SX150 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2012Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SX150 IS SX280 HS 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX280 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS and the SX280 HS.
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SX280 HS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SX280 HS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 has manual focus
 offers face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Canon SX280 HS Street photography info
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (306g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (233 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
64
 lighter than others in class (306 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
 lighter than others (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (306 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (233 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2013-03-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 233 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 130 images 210 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $325