Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
Photography Glossary Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX280 HS was revealed 22 months before the SX410 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the SX410 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX410 IS
| SX280 HS | SX410 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX280 HS
| SX410 IS | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | March 2013 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX410 IS
| SX280 HS | SX410 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the SX410 IS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SX410 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SX410 IS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2015-02-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 0.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 325g (0.72 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | 185 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | NB-11LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $325 | $199 |