Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm F70EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is pretty close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") provide different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years after the F70EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the F70EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm F70EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the F70EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and F70EXR is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and F70EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.