Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 19 months after the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX280 HS matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got physical 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) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the RZ18.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.