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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm Z35
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX280 HS Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX280 HS Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix Z35
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