Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX280 HS matches up against the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer measurements 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 JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the JZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and JZ300.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.