Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 months later than the Fujifilm S8300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers 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 S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.