Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was revealed 15 months later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features physical 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 Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.