Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 2 years after the SX30 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the SX30 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the SX30 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SX30 IS is 91 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SX30 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.