Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A68

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and A68.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind in sensor tech.