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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F85EXR
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the F80EXR and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the F80EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX280 HS F80EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2013June 2010Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SX280 HS

 F80EXR SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX280 HS F80EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features 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 FujiFilm F80EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the F80EXR.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and F80EXR is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and F80EXR.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX280 HS includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (210g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (210 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (210g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
Also Known as - FinePix F85EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $400