Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 4 years after the SL30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS grades against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SL30.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX280 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.