Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon A900

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS scores vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside 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) whilst the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the A900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and A900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and A900.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.