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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX280 HS Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX280 HS Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

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

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (233g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $325 $200