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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SZ-30MR ×
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS ×
General
ModelOlympus SZ-30MRCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSZ-30MRSX280 HS
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20112013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)4033
Height (mm)6963
Weight (g)228233
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX260 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
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)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)714
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4 AVC./H.264)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
LensOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 AsphericalCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.005.00 - 90.00
Zoom ratio (x)2420
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.330.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)105
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast 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)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/1700 - 41/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. HAND-HELD NIGHT SCENE. 5Sports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)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--
Included memory (MB)59-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • audio/video output)
  • micro hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)714
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-210
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NB-6
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMulti-Recording Mode combines various photo and video recording modes simultaneously; Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD moviesOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 6, 1080p60 Full HD Movies, 14 fps HQ Burst Mode, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi



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