Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H55

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 2 years after the H55 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX280 HS grades against the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and H55.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.