Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was announced 7 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external 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-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and GX-1S.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.