Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung CL5

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was launched 4 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS grades vs the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS vs the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and CL5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX280 HS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.