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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX280 HS and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 months later than the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX280 HS grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony WX80

 SX280 HS WX80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX280 HS

 WX80 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony WX80

 SX280 HS WX80 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the WX80.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WX80.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Sony WX80
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (124 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 233g (0.51 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $325 $276