Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 6 years before the SX70 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS grades versus the SX70 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS and the SX70 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SX70 HS is 91 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SX70 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.