Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

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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The SX280 HS was launched 17 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

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.

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.

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.

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.