Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR

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

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS ×
Olympus SZ-30MR ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX280 HSOlympus SZ-30MR
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSX280 HSSZ-30MR
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)3340
Height (mm)6369
Weight (g)233228
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX260 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116
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)1.541.34
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)147
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
1↑Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG4-AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (Stereo))MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC./H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 90.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2024
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.14 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)510
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 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)CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/1700 - 4
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 AEDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks)Smart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. HAND-HELD NIGHT SCENE. 5
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T)ISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-59
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • mini hdmi
  • audio/video output)
  • micro hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
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)147
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 NB-6Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 6, 1080p60 Full HD Movies, 14 fps HQ Burst Mode, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-FiMulti-Recording Mode combines various photo and video recording modes simultaneously; Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD movies



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