Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W800
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W800 Key Specs
Canon SX280 HS
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Sony W800
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2014
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Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX280 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the W800 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS grades against the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony W800
| SX280 HS | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SX280 HS
| W800 | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | March 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W800
| SX280 HS | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the W800.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and W800.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Sony W800
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Sony W800
lighter than others (233g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than others (125 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Canon SX280 HS Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-03-21 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 233g (0.51 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $325 | $90 |