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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 3 years before the SX280 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the SX280 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

 SX210 IS SX280 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX210 IS

 SX280 HS SX210 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2013June 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX280 HS

 SX210 IS SX280 HS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS and the SX280 HS.

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and SX280 HS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SX280 HS.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX280 HS Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 233 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $226 $325