Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon D5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon D5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and D5 (21MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and D5 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the D5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades against the D5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon D5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon D5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outer dimensions 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 D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the D5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and D5 is 91 and 50 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and D5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.