Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 2 years after the HS10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the HS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS10 has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm HS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS and the HS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and HS10 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and HS10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX280 HS to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.