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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
Fujifilm T500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX280 HS Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX280 HS Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
features face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
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
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