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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
43

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 3 months later than the SX50 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the SX50 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX50 HS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SX50 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SX50 HS SX280 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX50 HS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SX50 HS 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SX280 HS versus Canon SX50 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS against the SX50 HS.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SX50 HS is 91 and 65 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SX50 HS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
34
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
48
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (233g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (595g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX50 HS Sports photography information
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
39
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
61
 lighter than average (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (595g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography information
41
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
45
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (2.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX50 HS Vlogging highlights
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (233g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
58
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX50 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2013-01-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 595 grams (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 210 photos 315 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $325 $429