Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A7 III

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7 III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS against the A7 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and A7 III is 91 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and A7 III.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will offer extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.