Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax P80

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the P80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and P80.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX280 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.