Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W550

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 21 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer measurements 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 W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and W550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W550 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.