Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50
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![Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS/Canon-SX280-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX280 HS was revealed 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX280 HS grades against the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony H50
SX280 HS | H50 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX280 HS
H50 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony H50
SX280 HS | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS vs the H50.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and H50.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX280 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lbs) | 547g (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $325 | $80 |