Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX410 IS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.