Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX280 HS was released 3 months after the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm T500
SX280 HS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm T500 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500
SX280 HS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has outside 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm T500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $325 | $0 |