Canon SX280 HS vs Sony TX200V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS grades vs the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.