Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
- Revealed March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched July 2009

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX280 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm Z35
SX280 HS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm Z35 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z35
SX280 HS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the Fujifilm Z35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z35.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX280 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 3 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $325 | $130 |