Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P310

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 10 months later than the P310 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the P310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the P310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and P310 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and P310.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.