Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 21 months before the SX530 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades versus the SX530 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features exterior 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) while the Canon SX530 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX530 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the SX530 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SX530 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SX530 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.