Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX50V

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched at a similar time to the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features outside 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.