Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX300

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced about the same time to the HX300 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior 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) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS vs the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and HX300.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.