Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years after the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has outer measurements 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SP-600 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX280 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.