Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 9 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.