Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S30

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was launched 14 months after the S30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX280 HS grades versus the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS and the S30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and S30.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.