Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax K20D

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very well matched but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 4 years later than the K20D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX280 HS scores against the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS versus the K20D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and K20D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and K20D.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will give you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.