Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.