Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm F900EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades against the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features outer 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) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.