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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 months prior to the SZ-15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX280 HS scores versus the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Olympus SZ-15

          

          

            
 SX280 HS SZ-15 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Canon SX280 HS

          

          

            
 SZ-15 SX280 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus SZ-15

          

          

            
 SX280 HS SZ-15 
RevealedMarch 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SZ-15.
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and SZ-15.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

            Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography features
34
 has manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
43
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (233g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (250 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
36
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
52
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
61
 lighter than average (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than others (250g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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 manual focus
 decently wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (233g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
34
 decently wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (250g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Olympus SZ-15
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $325 $200