Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was released 4 months after the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS scores against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX280 HS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.