Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS
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91 Imaging
36 Features
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91 Imaging
36 Features
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Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX280 HS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the SX700 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX280 HS scores against the SX700 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SX700 HS
| SX280 HS | SX700 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX280 HS
| SX700 HS | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | March 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX700 HS
| SX280 HS | SX700 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the SX700 HS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SX700 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SX700 HS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6 | Digic 6 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | PureColor II G TFT |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 250 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $325 | $349 |