Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 7030

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus 7030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX280 HS scores against the 7030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the 7030.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and 7030.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.