Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX90V

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX280 HS matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and HX90V.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.