Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST80

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS scores versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and ST80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.