Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Overview
Announced Mar 21, 2013
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12 megapixels | 3″ screen | 25 – 500 mm (20×)
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Announced
Mar 21, 2013
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The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a 20x compact superzoom with a 12MP CMOS sensor, 25-500mm equivalent image-stabilized lens and a 3 inch 460k dot screen. It offers built in Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS.
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| Body type | Compact |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| ISO | Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 25–500 mm |
| Max aperture | F3.5–6.8 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 461,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.48 x 1.3″) |
| GPS | Built-in |
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