Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon L820

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 2 months after the L820 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS scores versus the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon L820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS against the L820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and L820 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and L820.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L820 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.