Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SX280 HS was launched 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX280 HS matches up against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony WX10
SX280 HS | WX10 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX280 HS
WX10 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony WX10
SX280 HS | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer 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 WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the WX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and WX10.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lbs) | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $325 | $200 |