Canon Powershot SX280 HS

Overview

The Canon Powershot SX280 HS replaces the SX260 HS model. It features a 12.1MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a 20x, 25-500mm optical zoom lens with built-in anti-shake system, and the new DIGIC VI processor which gives the SX280 HS unique low light capabilities. The Canon SX280 HS also offers on-board GPS and built-in Wi-Fi.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

12
Average:

2
Bad:

2

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Last revision on April 3, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Sharp lens
20x zoom range
Speedy performer
GPS. WiFi
1080p60 video capture

Reviewers Didn't Like

Narrow aperture
Smudged details at high ISOs
Not the sharpest LCD

Expert reviews and ratings

By GadgetSpeak on October 16, 2013 84

This has 20x optical zoom and its added weight is well distributed to make it holdable even with a substantial amount of zoom. While some may consider that 12.1MP is a little ‘small’ it is all down to the quality of the CMOS...

By Expert Reviews on October 01, 2013 100

Not perfect, but class-leading photo and video quality plus some great...

By Trusted Reviews on July 22, 2013 80

The Canon PowerShot SX280HS is one of the best travel compacts on the market. The only real issues are with the camera's battery life and a few elements of the design, however on the whole it's an impressive model that's well worthy of...

By reviewed.com on July 17, 2013 82

Aside from improved handling characteristics and the addition of WiFi features, the SX280 is almost entirely inferior to its predecessor. Sharpness—worse. Color accuracy—worse. Noise reduction—worse. And the performance metrics that didn't decrease have...

By DigitalCameraReview on June 27, 2013 70

The SX280 HS is a compact, well designed, sturdy, and easy to use point and shoot digital camera with a 20x zoom. Compared to its competition, the biggest difference would seem to be in the resolution arena with Canon sticking with a reasonable...

By cnet on June 20, 2013 80

Wi-Fi connectivity and a new processor help make Canon's PowerShot SX280 HS one of the top compact megazooms available. But you'd better load up on...

By ePHOTOzine on June 06, 2013 80

The Canon Powershot SX280 HS offers a lot of optical zoom in a compact camera body and has a number of features that the traveller will find appealing including both GPS and Wi-Fi. Image quality is very good with excellent colours and good levels of...

By PhotographyBLOG on May 28, 2013 90

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 built-in anti-shake system that features an enhanced Dynamic IS video mode with 5-axis stablizer....

By TechRadar AU on May 24, 2013 80

Buying Guide Best compact camera Canon's SX280 is a very appealing proposition for anybody looking for a decent travel compact camera that offers lots of control over different settings, as well as a high zoom ratio and pocket-friendly proportions....

By Digital Trends on May 23, 2013 70

When it comes to compact superzooms, Canon puts together a pretty impressive list of specs with the Powershot SX280. Cameras like this show the performance and features of advanced point-and-shoots continue to evolve and there's still a place for them...

By PC Mag on May 10, 2013 80

The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS puts 20x zoom in your pocket, along with Wi-Fi, GPS, and 1080p60 video capture. It's an ideal travel camera, and earns our Editors' Choice...

By Camera Labs on May 01, 2013 15

The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a good, solid super-zoom camera with pretty good control, quality and features. Sticking to 12 Megapixels has allowed Canon to deliver image quality that's a little better than its rivals without missing out on fine...

By Bob Atkins on August 14, 2014

Canon Powershot SX280 HS with flash popped upCanon have put a lot of features in the SX280 HS and still kept it to a small size and light weight. It has 1080p video at 60fps, WiFi, GPS, a 25-500 zoom lens (in 35mm terms), ISO up to 6400, a high speed...

By ConsumerSearch on May 01, 2014

On paper, the Canon PowerShot SX 280 HS certainly looks tempting: It's an inexpensive pocket point-and-shoot that just happens to possess a generous 20x zoom lens -- plus Wi-Fi and GPS. Its image quality is very good but, unfortunately, its puny battery...

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