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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • New Model is Canon SX510 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 8 months after the SX500 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX280 HS matches up against the SX500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SX500 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SX280 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SX500 IS 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SX500 IS.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SX500 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SX500 IS.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 has face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (233g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
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 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery power (210 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
46
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (233g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2012-08-21
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 1
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/1600s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 images 195 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $325 $299