Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A6500

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was announced 4 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony A6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and A6500 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and A6500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6500 will show extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.