Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
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On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX280 HS was released 3 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX280 HS grades against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony W370
| SX280 HS | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX280 HS
| W370 | SX280 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W370
| SX280 HS | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior 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) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the W370.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and W370.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $325 | $230 |