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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    12.1 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

Framerate (high speed) (High speed movie)

240 fps

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Display size

3 in

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

20 x

GPS

Yes

High speed movie

Yes

Weak points

Range

3.5 m

Effective pixels

12.1 MP

Battery Life (CIPA)

210

Orientation sensor

No

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Expert reviews

DigitalVersus

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Camera Labs

The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a 12 Megapixel pocket super-zoom with a 20x optical range and built-in Wifi and GPS. Announced in March 2013 it's the...

DigitalTrends

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TechRadar

The travel camera segment of the compact camera market is continuing to do well against a general backdrop of declining sales. These cameras can offer...

Photography Blog

The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS camera is a new travel-zoom camera that replaces the SX260 HS model. The SX280 has a 20x, 25-500mm optical zoom lens with...

CNet

With the PowerShot SX280 HS, Canon's top compact megazoom for 2013, it's all about the processor. Compared with its predecessor, the SX260 HS, the...

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The is the manufacturer's latest travel zoom compact; it updates the Canon SX260HS and is just the most recent in a long line of travel compacts from...

Expert Reviews

Pocket ultra-zoom cameras make great travel companions, so we're happy to see GPS and Wi-Fi built into the Canon SX280 HS. GPS means you can see...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2013
Street price (US) 329 $
Released (FR) April 2013
Street price (EUR) 329 €
Colors
Black
Red
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.1 MP
Type BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Processor Digic 6
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 20 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 25-500 mm
Maximum aperture F3.5 - F6.8
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 15 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 461000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS Yes
Type Integrated
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1000 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 210
Size and weight
63 in
33 in
106 in
233 oz
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Height 63 in
Width 106 in
Deep 33 in
Weight 233 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 6400
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Macro focus range (wide angle) 5 cm
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 3.5 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 240 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS: review

Language: En | Time: 11 m 21 | Type: Review | By: davomrmac

Review of the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS digital camera

  • Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

    Canon PowerShot SX280 HS: review

    Review of the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS digital camera

    En | 11 m 21 | Review