Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 21 months before the SX610 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS grades against the SX610 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS versus the SX610 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SX610 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SX610 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.