Testseek.co.uk have collected 49 expert reviews of the Canon Powershot SX280 HS and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon Powershot SX280 HS.
June 2013
(79%)
49 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
21 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
79010049
The editors liked
20x optical zoom
Wi
Fi and GPS
Full manual control
Good build quality
Nice design
Full HD video at 60 fps (progressive scan) with good picture quality and management of light
Good picture quality in photo mode (quality progresses consistently
Images are subtle rather than harsh)
Good general responsi
Good compact design
Impressive image quality
Built-in Wi-Fi
High speed shooting mode
The editors didn't like
No raw shooting
Can't set AF point
No touchscreen
Some may not like the electronic popup flash mechanism
Battery life is a little tight (210 photos with GPS off)
Screen is a little outdated compared with some competitors (resolution could be higher
20x zoom, Good photos for its class, GPS, WiFi and manual controls at a low price
Battery life and battery sensor malfunctions, Missing some common features, like panorama, No RAW mode
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 c...
Abstract: Optics and image stabilization. Like its predecessor, the SX280 HS features a 20x optical zoom -- with a range of 25mm wide to 500mm tele equivalents and maximum apertures from f/3.5 to f/6.8 -- which zoomed in and out relatively quickly and quietly durin...
By Josh Fate Canon's PowerShot SX280 is one of the most versatile of the compact point-n-shoot models in the PowerShot lineup. Sporting a 20x optical zoom lens, 12.1-Megapixel HS CMOS imaging sensor and the new DIGIC VI processor, its power and image q...
Low image noise; Wifi Transfer features; Image quality and colour; Compact design; High Speed 14fps continuous shooting; Build quality
14fps is only achievable when in special High Speed mode; Auto pop up flash positioning; Disappointing battery life
The Canon PowerShot SX280HS costs around £250, making it look a reasonable buy, but that's richer than similar cameras such as the Nikon Coolpix S9500.It offers a lot of zoom and feature set ideal those wanting a versatile snapper for their travels, ...
20x zoom, compact size, Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control
Center AF only in manual modes, Poor placement of the one touch video stop/start button, Soft telephoto images, battery life could be better
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 12-megapi...
The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced; a useful long zoom lens with excellent image stabilization; and overall excellent photo and video quality for a compact megazoom
Battery life is short, especially if you use the Wi-Fi and GPS features or movie capture. The flash isn't in a great location, and there are no easy panorama or HDR shooting options
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 batteries.
The SX280 HS principally adds built-in wi-fi connectivity, the latest DIGIC 6 image processing engine, 60fps movies, quicker GPS and better image quality at the same price-point as last year's SX260 HS model. The wireless feature feels a little half-bake...
Published: 2013-05-23, Author: Richard , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Powerful 20x zoom, Sharp images in well-lit/daylight situations, Nice autofocus performance, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS
Poor placement of built-in flash, Noisy at high ISO settings, Barrel distortion at wide angle
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 a...
Narrow aperture. Smudged details at high ISOs. Not the sharpest LCD
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....
Slightly superior image quality to peer group, but not by much, Broad 20x optical zoom covers every situation in pocket body, 1080p video with zooming, stereo sound and continuous AF, Built-in GPS and Wifi, Fast continuous shooting up to 14fps albeit for only seven frames.
Critical battery life often reported when switching to movie mode, No touch-screen nor the ability to move the single AF area mode, No remote control over Wifi, only image transfer, Convoluted quality selection for miniature videos, No HD for slow motion video.
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 det...
