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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was revealed 7 months after the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX280 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm XF1

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XF1 
RevealedMarch 2013September 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm XF1 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XF1

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm XF1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm XF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 255 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $325 $380