Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

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").

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The 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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

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.

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.