Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W730

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up against the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.