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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
Samsung GX-10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung GX-10

 SX280 HS GX-10 
ReleasedMarch 2013September 2006More modern by 80 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Canon SX280 HS

 GX-10 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-10

 SX280 HS GX-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
34
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (233g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
9
no video
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung GX-10
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