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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony WX10

 SX280 HS WX10 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX280 HS

 WX10 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony WX10

 SX280 HS WX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
34
has manual focus
has face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX10
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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