Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 16 months earlier than the SX520 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades against the SX520 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SX520 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SX520 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and SX520 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.