Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 8 years before the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm X-S10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Fujifilm X-S10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has specifications of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 91 and 73 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm X-S10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will show more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind in sensor technology.