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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm F200EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is relatively close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm F200EXR which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F200EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 SX280 HS Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2013April 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm F200EXR SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR

 SX280 HS Fujifilm F200EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm F200EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm F200EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX280 HS offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (233g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix F200EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2009-04-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $325 $350