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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

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 SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 months after the Fujifilm SL1000 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm SL1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX280 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX280 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX280 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 659g (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $325 $600