Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon AW100

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 20 months later than the AW100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS grades against the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside dimensions 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 Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the AW100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and AW100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.