• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 174.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S560 advantages over Canon SX280 HS

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 233g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Nikon S560

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 174 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 31 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S550

Nikon S560
Nikon S550
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S560 vs Nikon S550

Canon SX280 HS
Nikon S550
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S550

Compared to Ricoh R50

Nikon S560
Ricoh R50
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S560 vs Ricoh R50

Canon SX280 HS
Ricoh R50
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Nikon S560
Olympus FE-5010
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S560 vs Olympus FE-5010

Canon SX280 HS
Olympus FE-5010
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

Compared to Nikon S9100

Nikon S560
Nikon S9100
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S560 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 Canon SX260 HS

Nikon S560
Canon SX260 HS
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S560 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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