Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX280 HS grades against the Fujifilm J30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm J30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS and the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.