Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P900

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 23 months earlier than the P900 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS scores against the P900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got external measurements 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 P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the P900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and P900 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and P900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.