Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 17 months after the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS scores vs the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Sony A65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS and the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and A65.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.