Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S32

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 10 months prior to the S32 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX280 HS scores vs the S32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS vs the S32.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and S32.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S32 will offer greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.