Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 15 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.