Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX7V

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX280 HS and Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 21 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS grades against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and HX7V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.