Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Review (DigitalCamera Review, low noise levels)

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Canon PowerShot  SX280
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DigitalCamera Review reviewed the GPS and WiFi-enabled Canon [shoplink 12103]PowerShot SX280 HS[/shoplink], an excellent travel camera, with a price tag of $265/€299. The SX280 core specs:

• 12.1MP High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 6 Image Processor
• 20x Optical Zoom Lens
• 35mm Focal Length Equivalent: 25-500mm
• 3.0″ LCD Monitor
• Full HD 1080p Video Capture at 60fps
• Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization
• Hybrid Auto Mode
• GPS Tracker

DigitalCamera Review liked the 20x zoom of the PowerShot SX 280 HS, and the excellent low noise levels (due to Canon’s conservative approach concerning sensor resolution). In the conclusion DigitalCamera Review writes:

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-megapixels.

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The SX280 HS’s lower resolution sensor should record noticeably lower noise levels than its rivals […]