Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.