Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Launched November 2011
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.
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Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1
| SX280 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | November 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX280 HS
| Fujifilm X-S1 | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
| SX280 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 91 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The newer SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than others (233g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Canon SX280 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-11-24 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6 | EXR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lbs) | 920 grams (2.03 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6L | NP-95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $325 | $399 |
