Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") provide different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 15 months after the Fujifilm F770EXR making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F770EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F770EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F770EXR will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.