Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the S2800HD and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS and the S2800HD.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S2800HD is 91 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and S2800HD.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.