Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P500

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 2 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX280 HS scores against the P500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer 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) while the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the P500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and P500 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and P500.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX280 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.