Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was launched 21 months later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX280 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.