Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P1000

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 6 years before the P1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS grades versus the P1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the P1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and P1000 is 91 and 49 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and P1000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.