Canon SX280 HS vs Sony TX66

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 13 months later than the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS grades versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and TX66.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX66 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.