Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 9 months before the Fujifilm S8600 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the Fujifilm S8600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.