Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 21 months after the S9100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS grades vs the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS against the S9100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and S9100.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.