Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S6300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 14 months later than the S6300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the S6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got 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 S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the S6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and S6300.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.