Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS scores against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external dimensions 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS versus the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and HX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX280 HS will resolve greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.