Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 21 months before the SX710 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS matches up against the SX710 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS and Canon SX710 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SX710 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SX710 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.