Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The SX280 HS was announced 6 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung GX-10
SX280 HS | GX-10 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 80 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+251k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon SX280 HS
GX-10 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-10
SX280 HS | GX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS and the GX-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and GX-10.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 793 grams (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $325 | $850 |