Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 months later than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides physical dimensions 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 HS35EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.