Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A6000

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was launched 13 months before the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS grades versus the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside dimensions 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 A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and A6000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6000 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.