Canon SX280 HS vs Sony a1

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 8 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys exterior measurements 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 Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and a1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.