Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX150

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 13 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS against the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.