Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 15 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS provides 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) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S4200 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.