Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years later than the S1800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the S1800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the S1800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and S1800 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and S1800.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.