Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W650

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 15 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS and the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and W650.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.