Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 2 years later than the S2500HD and that is a fairly sizable difference 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 S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up against the S2500HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior 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) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the S2500HD.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and S2500HD is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and S2500HD.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.