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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP70
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm XP60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 months before the Fujifilm XP60 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX280 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm XP60

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm XP60 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP60

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XP60 
LaunchedMarch 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP60 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm XP60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP60 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
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lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-21 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $325 $180