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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 20 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedMarch 2013August 2011More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm XP30 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP30

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP30 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP30.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (233g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-03-21 2011-08-16
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $325 $240