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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 19 months later than the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS grades vs the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung WB750

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WB750 
LaunchedMarch 2013September 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 WB750 SX280 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB750

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WB750 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside dimensions 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 WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the WB750.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WB750.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB750 to produce greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
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 focusing manually
 has face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 good MP (13MP)
 offers face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
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 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB750 Travel photography factors
61
 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (210 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (432mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
41
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (210 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $325 $339