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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 3 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX280 HS grades versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX280 HS S1000pj 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX280 HS

 S1000pj SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX280 HS S1000pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon S1000pj in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the S1000pj.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S1000pj is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and S1000pj.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX280 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $325 $289