Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6000

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS against the 6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and 6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and 6000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX280 HS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.