Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P7000

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon P7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was launched 2 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX280 HS scores vs the P7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has specifications of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the P7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and P7000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and P7000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX280 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.