Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W510

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS grades vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS and the W510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and W510.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX280 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.