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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX400 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 16 months before the SX400 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores against the SX400 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX280 HS SX400 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

 SX400 IS SX280 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2014March 2013Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX400 IS

 SX280 HS SX400 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS and the SX400 IS.

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SX400 IS is 91 and 81 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and SX400 IS.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
61
lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCanon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Digic 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 313g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
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 pictures 190 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $325 $229