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 Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | DIGIC 6 |
| Optical zoom | 20.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Focal length equiv | 25 - 500 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast adjustment | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
| Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
| Number of focus points | 1 |
| Image stabiliser | Optical |
| Filter thread | no |
| Folded optics | yes |
| Shooting modes |
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|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 3.5 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 3.8 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Supported audio file formats | LC-AAC |
| Weight | 8.22 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.19 in |
| Height | 2.47 in |
| Depth | 1.28 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 260 |
| Battery life (max) | 3.5 h |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | yes |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| DLNA certified | no |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Languages support | Multi |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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| Image editing modes | Resizing |
| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 80 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Supported aspect ratios |
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| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 3.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 461000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Flip-out screen | no |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 320 x 240 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 240.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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|---|---|
| Maximum memory card size | 8.0 GB |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
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| HDMI | yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI connector type | Mini |
| USB connector type | Mini-USB B |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Supported WiFi types |
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| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
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 award.
A new processor leads to less noise at higher ISOs and faster performance, and built-in Wi-Fi lets you shoot and share. But neither helps this camera's battery life.
Not perfect, but class-leading photo and video quality plus some great extras
Even if the SX280 adds little new compared to its predecessor, it does succeed in one important area: delivering the best-in-class image quality.
Wi-Fi, GPS, high speed shooting, and a 20x optical zoom lens? Sounds like the perfect pocket camera?
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 %C2%91small%C2%92 it is all down to the quality of the CMOS chip.
20x zoom compact debuts Canon's Digic 6 processor
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Canon PowerShot SX280HS review - An excellent 20x zoom travel camera with Wi-Fi and GPS built-in.
Canon SX280 HS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-500 mm F3.5-6.8 lens. Read our SX280 HS review to find its pros and cons.
<p>Bob Atkins discusses the pros and cons of the Canon PowerShot SX280.</p>
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The Canon Powershot SX280 HS is the latest in Canon’s SX line of megazooms and it comes with a slew of nice features. For a user looking for an advanced point-and-shoot with a super-zoom lens, the SX280 makes a nice choice.
Review posted 07/24/2013Quick TakeProsAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordImage Quality is excellent in all shooting modesMovie quality is better than most digicams Intelligent IS keeps images sharp in low-lightNice, Bright
The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a new travel-zoom camera for 2013, offering a 20x zoom lens and a 12 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor. Other key features of the Canon SX280 include built-in GPS and wi-fi connectivity, a 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound, fast 14fps burst shooting, and a full range of manual and automated exposure modes. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX280 HS in-depth review now...
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