Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S33

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 23 months earlier than the S33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outside 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 S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the S33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S33 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and S33.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S33 will offer more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.