Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A7S III

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS scores versus the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and A7S III.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.