Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was released 8 months earlier than the 1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the 1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and 1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX280 HS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older SX280 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.