Fujifilm F550EXR vs Canon SX280 HS

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Fujifilm F550EXR vs Canon SX280 HS

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1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm F550EXR Review.
See real-world photos taken with the F550EXR.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX280 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX280 HS.

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Differences

Fujifilm F550EXR advantages over Canon SX280 HS

RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Fujifilm F550EXR

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 360 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm F550EXR, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm F550EXR First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX280 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F300EXR

Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F300EXR

$350
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Built-in GPS

$254
1/2 inch

Bigger pixels
Shoots 24p video

Compare Fujifilm F550EXR vs Fujifilm F300EXR

Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm F300EXR

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$254
1/2 inch

Shoots 24p video
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F300EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F500EXR

Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F500EXR

$350
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Built-in GPS

$284
1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm F550EXR vs Fujifilm F500EXR

Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm F500EXR

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$284
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F500EXR

Compared to Nikon S9100

Fujifilm F550EXR

Nikon S9100

$350
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Built-in GPS

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm F550EXR vs Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS

Nikon S9100

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Fujifilm F600EXR

Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F600EXR

$350
1/2 inch

Built-in GPS
Shoots 60p video

$271
1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm F550EXR vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm F600EXR

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$271
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Fujifilm F550EXR

Canon SX260 HS

$350
1/2 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

$480
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F550EXR vs Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 60p video

$480
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

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