Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 2 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX280 HS matches up against the JX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the JX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and JX300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and JX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.