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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS ×
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX230 HSCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX230 HSSX280 HS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)3333
Height (mm)6263
Weight (g)218233
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX210 ISCanon SX260 HS
SuccessorCanon SX260 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.214
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)MP4 (Image: MPEG4-AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 392.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 70.005.00 - 90.00
Zoom ratio (x)1420
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.320.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 505 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night SceneSports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps++
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.03-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.214
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.53-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210210
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary NB-6
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full HD 1080p24 movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Built-in GPS geo-taggingOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 6, 1080p60 Full HD Movies, 14 fps HQ Burst Mode, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi



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