Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 15 months after the Fujifilm SL300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm SL300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.