Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is the latest
travel zoom camera model from Canon, belonging to a series of travel zoom
camera, the update of SX260 model. This camera has 20x optical zoom, high speed
shooting, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi to share images from any of your positions.
Features
A wide-angled 20x optical zoom lens is 25mm
equivalent to 500mm and has optical image stabilization. 12 megapixel CMOS
backlit sensor allows recording high speed video at full HD 60fps, and 14fps
continuous shooting.
Product
images
GPS and Wi-Fi is integrated onto the
camera, or in the alternative way there will be a version of this camera having
no GPS and Wi-Fi, Canon PowerShot SX270 HS is available with blue and grey. On
the back is a 3inch screen with 461k dot.
A
wide-angled 20x optical zoom lens is 25mm equivalent to 500mm and has optical
image stabilization.
Main
features
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12.1 megapixel B.S.I CMOS sensor
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20x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 500mm
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Image stabilization feature (approx 2.5 stop)
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3inch screen, 461k dot res
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Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS
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Full HD video at 60fps, with stereo sound
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ISO80 - ISO6400
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5-axis image stabilization
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Focus when shooting macro
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Handheld mode and focusing process
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Having red and black versions
Processing manipulation
Image
of the product placed horizontally
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a compact
pocketed camera with the body made from metal. There’s a plastic bar jutted out
on the front of the camera to support the grasping process, though there’s
nothing on the back, besides the dial modes to hold on to. It works pretty well
in a role of a gripping, though in general the camera has small size and lacks
adherence we’ll recommend you using the wrist strap to avoid some accidents.
This camera offers a good feeling in term of structure and compact design so it
fits the pocket perfectly. There’s an electric flash pop-up controlling window
that will automatically pop up when the flash is on and will automatically
close when the flash is off.
Product
screen
Menu
Coming with some tricks and suggestion
explains for each option on the camera, making it easy to use. Manual focusing
process is available flash mode and the camera produces the most common
optional image which makes it easy to select and change the settings. Menu button
allows you to set up more images and the setting options. In playback mode
there’re also playback option and printing options.
Menu
interface
Wi-Fi
You can connect the camera with a currently
existing Wi-Fi network, or create a Wi-Fi ad-hoc network, then connect the
camera with your phone. Using Canon Camera Window app on iOS or Android,
you can view the images and transfer them onto your smartphone or share, as
well as use the smartphone as a GPS device (for other cameras it will be no built-in
GPS), or if you prefer using your smartphone, not the camera.
Camera
battery
Battery
life
Battery life is rated at 210 shots
according to the testing result of Canon / CIPA, as the camera has integrated
with GPS and Wi-Fi, expected battery life will be much shorter when using these
features so, a backup battery is necessary.
Speed
We have taken some images to rest the
response of the camera, from opening the first shots, shot by shot, focusing
speed etc. we have some images and use the average to make sure that the test
is accurate and consistent, making it easier to compare with other cameras.
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Shutter Response: <0.05
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Wide - Focus / Shutter Response: 0.2
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Full zoom - Focus / Shutter Response: 0.3
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Switch on Time to Taking a Photo: 1.5
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Shot to Shot without Flash: 1.4
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Shot to Shot with Flash: 2.6
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Continuous Shooting – JPEG: 3fps Normal modes; 14fps
(7 shots) High Speed mode
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Continuous Shooting – Flash: 1.7s
Shutter response
and focus are good though the time for the flash to turn on is a little slow.
