Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon A1000

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 6 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS and the A1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and A1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.