Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 14 months after the S3300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS and the S3300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and S3300.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.