Canon SX280 HS vs Sony TX5

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS and Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was revealed 3 years after the TX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and TX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.