Canon SX280 HS vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 7 months after the RX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and RX100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.