Canon SX280 HS vs Sony TX7

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS scores versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and TX7.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX280 HS will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.