Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX200V

Lets look closer at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 11 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS grades against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and HX200V.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.