Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1s

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was revealed 3 years before the 1s and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades versus the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior 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 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the 1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and 1s is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and 1s.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.