Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Overview
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.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Olympus 1
SX280 HS | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon SX280 HS
1 | SX280 HS | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus 1
SX280 HS | 1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lb) | 402g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $325 | $700 |