Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9900

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 23 months prior to the S9900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS scores against the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS against the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and S9900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.