Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A7S

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the A7S which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the A7S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and A7S.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX280 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.