Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX280 HS was released 3 months later than the Fujifilm T550 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS scores vs the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm T550
| SX280 HS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX280 HS
| Fujifilm T550 | SX280 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T550
| SX280 HS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm T550.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm T550.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
| 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 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $325 | $160 |