Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has external 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 S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX280 HS to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.