Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm JZ200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 15 months later than the Fujifilm JZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades against the Fujifilm JZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with 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) while the Fujifilm JZ200 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm JZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm JZ200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.