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# Built-in Wi-Fi for instant sharing 12.1MP BSI CMOS sensor 20x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom PowerShot SX280 12MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Red) (Old Model)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 270078 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture brilliance, zoom deeper, share faster — be the envy of every feed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PowerShot SX280 12MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Red) (Old Model) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 270078 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom Into the Moment:** Powerful 20x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer ensures sharp, blur-free close-ups.
- • **Compact Yet Commanding:** Lightweight 233g design with a vibrant 3-inch LCD makes it your perfect travel and everyday companion.
- • **Cinematic Full HD Video:** Capture smooth 1080p videos at 60fps with stereo sound for professional-quality storytelling.
- • **Seamless Social Sharing:** Built-in Wi-Fi and Canon Camera Window app let you upload photos instantly from anywhere.
- • **Crystal-Clear Shots Every Time:** 12.1MP sensor with DIGIC 6 processor delivers stunning low-light clarity up to ISO 6400.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX280 is a compact powerhouse featuring a 12.1MP BSI CMOS sensor paired with DIGIC 6 processing for exceptional image quality and low-light performance. Its 20x optical zoom with image stabilization lets you get closer without losing clarity. Built-in Wi-Fi enables effortless wireless sharing via the Canon Camera Window app. Shoot smooth 1080p HD video at 60fps with stereo audio, all displayed on a bright 3-inch LCD. Lightweight and travel-ready, this camera is designed for professionals and enthusiasts who demand quality and connectivity on the go.

## Description

Super-Charged, Ready to ShareThe PowerShot SX280 HS is a super-charged SX-series model featuring Canon's very latest proprietary processor, the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, for improved performance and exceptional clarity in low-light scenarios. The camera makes it easy to show off your high quality images and video wherever you are, with enhanced built-in Wi-Fi® technology that lets you share photos with comments on social networking sites – even within specific groups. Capture everything from quick snaps to artistic images with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 25mm Wide-Angle lens, with Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce blur throughout the zoom range. Even low-light images impress with the Canon HS SYSTEM: a combination of a 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the new DIGIC 6 Image Processor. Preserve memories in ultra-smooth 1080p/60p Full HD video with the amazing processing power of the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, which also enables enhanced Dynamic IS for reduced blur, plus video recording in the easy-to-share MP4 format. The camera also gives you access to extraordinary imaging capabilities with Smart AUTO that recognizes 58 predefined scenes, Face ID that adjusts focus and exposure for your loved ones, and Intelligent IS that dramatically reduces camera shake. New Hybrid Auto creates an optimized “highlight reel” of your day, while built-in GPS## records the location and local time, making the PowerShot SX280 HS a perfect travel camera, ready to share the spectacular images you'll capture!##In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.  Share Simply From Wherever You AreBuilt-in Wi-Fi® technology allows you to wirelessly transfer your images to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#; to a PC or upload virtually anywhere on your iOS® or Android™ device* with the free download of the Canon CameraWindow app**The PowerShot SX280 HS is equipped with enhanced built-in Wi-Fi® technology for on-the-go convenience when you want to share what you've recorded with friends, family and the whole world. The camera can connect directly to both iOS® and Android™ devices*, and upload images via the free Canon CameraWindow app** without a computer. Easily post your images to your favorite social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY# or save them to the online photo album to share anytime, anywhere. The camera's built-in Wi-Fi® technology also lets you transfer images and video directly to your computer to update friends and family while you're traveling or out and about. Enhanced Wi-Fi® technology makes posting in real time possible, so you can keep everyone up to date with photos even as events unfold. Easily control the destination of your uploads to social networking sites; share with everyone, or send photos to selected groups. Post to groups, add comments, and edit and upload MOV video files from both iOS® and Android™ devices*. Frequently used devices and accounts are stored in the camera's Wi-Fi® history menu, so you can immediately connect with a simple touch. Share with other Wi-Fi® equipped PowerShot cameras, send images to your computer, and print your photos to Wi-Fi® compatible printers^. Built-in Wi-Fi® technology on the PowerShot SX280 HS makes it easier than ever for you to express your creative flair, and share it with the entire world!# One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.* Compatible with iOS version 5.1/6.0/6.1 or later and Android devices version 2.3/4.0/4.1 or later. Data charges may apply.** This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.^ Wireless PictBridge certified printer is required.  Capture The World as You See ItPowerful 20x Optical Zoom with 25mm Wide-Angle LensThe PowerShot SX280 HS features a powerful 20x Optical Zoom Lens that delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility. The camera's lens embodies the quality and legacy of Genuine Canon Optics with advantages that go far beyond making the camera slim enough to slip in your pocket and carry anywhere. With a range of 25–500mm (35mm equivalent), the lens gives you the power to capture the full breadth of scenes, with details you've never captured before. Images are bright and vivid with spectacular clarity thanks to Optical Image Stabilization.Optical Image StabilizerHandheld shooting can often lead to camera shake, making photos and videos blurry. Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that uses lens-shift technology to correct for unwanted camera movement. It makes handheld photography more practical, providing excellent image quality in many difficult shooting situations: outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, and even at the telephoto end of the zoom range without a tripod. For photos, it enables shooting at slower shutter speeds, accommodating more low-light shooting situations than ever before without having to boost ISO sensitivity. With camera shake and vibration reduced, you get a sharper, steadier image. And because it is an optical system, there is none of the image degradation typical with electronic image stabilizers.  Beautiful Images and Fast Performance Start Here12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensorThe PowerShot SX280 HS employs a Canon 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, which delivers state-of-the-art imaging performance and is optimized for use in compact cameras. Utilizing a sophisticated light-capturing design, it provides high sensitivity for improved high ISO capture with reduced noise. It is also a high-speed design, capable of rapidly capturing and moving image data to the processor, enabling faster continuous shooting and faster autofocus.Canon DIGIC 6 Image ProcessorThe PowerShot SX280 HS is equipped with Canon's very latest proprietary processor, the DIGIC 6 Image Processor. The DIGIC 6 Image Processor makes several important advancements, including improved sensitivity that allows for higher resolution with less noise when shooting in dark conditions. Dynamic IS now detects and compensates for tilt and parallel movement (shift blur) to create video that's exceptionally free of distortion. In addition, the DIGIC 6 Image Processor enables video recording in MP4 format. Highly compressed MP4 video not only preserves space on your memory card but also improves playback on mobile devices.Canon HS SYSTEM for exceptional low-light performance up to ISO 6400The PowerShot SX280 HS gives you the power to create images with spectacular depth, detail and emotional resonance. The 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor works in concert with Canon's latest-generation DIGIC 6 Image Processor to create the renowned Canon HS SYSTEM. With the Canon HS SYSTEM, you'll experience excellent tracking performance even in low light, and achieve gorgeous still image quality even at high ISO speeds all the way up to ISO 6400; beautiful low-light shots are possible with maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur in a variety of situations for incredible photos and videos.  Full HD Video That's Better Than Ever1080p/60p Full HD videoWith the camera's advanced DIGIC 6 Image Processor enabling MP4 format recording, the PowerShot SX280 HS lets you shoot video at a selectable frame rate of 60 fps or 30 fps. 1080p/60p Full HD video is extraordinarily smooth and rich in playback, ensuring that your important memories and creative film clips look their absolute best. Video recorded at 30 fps has also been improved through the combination of the DIGIC 6 Image Processor and Fine Movie Detail Processing, with reduced noise and high resolution.  A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and VideosSmart AUTOSmart AUTO for the PowerShot SX280 HS has been significantly expanded, making it easier than ever to capture the sharp, bright, colorful images – and videos – you're looking for. By assessing various factors in both the background and the subject, the system recognizes 58 predefined shooting situations and automatically selects the camera settings that will yield the best possible results. Simply frame the shot you want, and in dozens of common or challenging scenarios the camera takes care of the rest. Hard-to-capture shots such as moving subjects, night scenes, backlit subjects, and landscapes at evening or on a bright snowy day are instantly and effortlessly captured as "keeper" shots. Smart AUTO makes the PowerShot SX280 HS ideal for capturing excellent quality still images and video on the go.Face IDFace ID on the PowerShot SX280 HS gives you an easy way to improve every shot of the people you love. Simply take a picture of up to 12 faces you would like the camera to register, then enter names and ages. Once a person is registered, the camera will pick him or her out of a group (even against a busy background) and adjust focus and exposure to his or her face, even recognizing faces in profile. Face ID is particularly great for shots of babies and children. The system can pick your baby out of a group of children, focus on your baby when pictured with an adult, and capture the best smile by taking three successive images when the smile is detected. The flash is even disabled so as not to startle the baby and interrupt the moment. Older children in motion are tracked, with focus and exposure continually adjusted with Servo AF; with one shutter press three successive images are captured so the best shot is never missed. And because you'll identify each face you register, Face ID makes it easy to search images by name.Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes Manual You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually. Aperture-priority You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed. Shutter-priority You select the shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the appropriate aperture. Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Movie Digest & Hybrid Auto Automatically selects shooting settings for optimal quality and records a video clip every time you capture a still image. One day's worth of clips are then combined into a single video. Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Sports The camera uses high shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects. Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background. Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame. High-Speed Burst HQ Captures fast-action shots at full resolution, providing continuous shooting when the shutter button is held down. Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod. Underwater Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. Optional Underwater Case required. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect – a classic photographic distortion – without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Soft Focus Creates a hazy ambiance that's perfect for portraits and wedding photos. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Discreet Mode Disables flash, AF assist beam, and all camera sounds with one mode dial setting – so you can capture images in quiet areas. Movie Record video; unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode. Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion. Actual results may vary from examples shown above. Final image may vary depending on picture composition.  Remember the Day in Crisp HDNew Hybrid Auto utilizes a combination of Smart AUTO and Intelligent IS to create a beautiful and steady 720p HD video clip in Movie Digest mode every time you shoot a still imageNew Hybrid Auto on the PowerShot SX280 HS brings enhanced image quality to the popular Movie Digest feature on PowerShot digital cameras. Movie Digest records up to four seconds of video every time you shoot a still image, then automatically joins the clips into a video that captures the essence of special days: vacations, important occasions, any time you're shooting many shots in a day. With Hybrid Auto, this "highlight reel" is more beautiful than ever. Hybrid Auto automatically recognizes the scene and optimizes camera settings to capture the highest possible image quality. The resulting 720p HD video is properly exposed, crisp and steady.  Optimal Image Stabilization in Any SituationIntelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting conditionIt's easy to capture clear, steady images with the PowerShot SX280 HS, even in low light without using a tripod. That's because the camera is equipped with Canon's innovative Intelligent IS. The system analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation – allowing you to focus on framing and capturing your shot. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes.Normal Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Macro (Hybrid) Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Dynamic Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Tripod When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed.  The Ideal Traveling CompanionGPS TechnologyThe PowerShot SX280 HS digital camera is equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS)## technology. Now you can travel the world and let the camera automatically record the location and local time of your stills and videos. The camera can also use the GPS unit to automatically set the exact time. You can maximize the usefulness of the GPS feature by using the special bundled Map Utility software that makes it fun to share the memories of your world adventures. In addition to displaying all your photos' locations on a world map, the camera's GPS system can also track your route from photo to photo – a great way to visualize each trip! You can also create and share custom maps and personal mini-travel guides with friends and family members.## In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.  Additional FeaturesECO ModeThe PowerShot SX280 HS takes energy conservation to the next level with ECO Mode, which provides more shots per single charge through LCD monitor and camera power management. ECO Mode can be activated for easy power preservation when an outlet is unavailable or the moment is too exciting to put the camera down. ECO Mode quickly wakes the camera from sleep when a button is pressed. With ECO Mode activated to conserve power, you can even stay connected for longer with the built-in Wi-Fi® feature on the PowerShot SX280 HS. When the fun with family and friends runs late into the night, you can be assured your camera can keep up.

## Features

- Built-in Wi-Fi technology allows you to wirelessly transfer your images to social networking sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
- Upload virtually anywhere on your iOS or Android device with free download of the Canon Camera Window app
- Capture breathtaking 1080p full HD video capture at 60fps
- 12.1 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and Canon DIGIC 6 image processor for improved low-light performance up to ISO 6400 and enhanced image quality
- Powerful 20x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Underwater, Scene |
| Digital Scene Transition | True |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Maximum Aperture | 6.8 f |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200 seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Special Feature | Travel |
| Color | Red |
| Item Weight | 233 Grams |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Continuous Shooting | 3.8 |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 20 |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
| Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Audio Output Type | internal |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Average Life | 210 Photos |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Processor Description | Digic 6 |
| Mount Type | Tripod |
| Microphone Technology | Stereo |
| Minimum Aperture | 3.5 f |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3) |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Maximum Focal Length | 500 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 20 x |
| Lens Type | Fixed-zoom |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | 25 Mm |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Focal Length Description | 25 mm |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Movie, Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Discreet, Shutter priority AE, Creative Filters, Live View Control, Manual, Sports, SCN, Automatic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 461000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Contrast Detection |
| Focus Features | TTL Contrast Detection |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF) |
| Autofocus | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (Exif 2.3)
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 500 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 20 x
- **Maximum Aperture:** 6.8 f
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Firmware Update Fixed It!
*by L***R on September 11, 2013*

Like many other reviewers, I knew this camera might have major issues before purchasing it, and I bought it anyway. I have a Nikon D3100 DSLR that I absolutely love, and a Canon SX20IS that I always carry along in my backpack for those instances when there's no time to change lenses to catch that perfect shot of something too close/far away.I love both of these cameras, but there are times I shrug off the thought of bringing either one of them because they're just too clunky. Sometimes all you care about is capturing those perfect family moments. Other times you feel like you're missing out on LIVING those perfect family moments because you're lugging around your own weight in gear.Last month my husband and I went to a museum, a dog park, and an arboretum, and all three times I left the camera bag at home (gasp!). It was freeeeeeeing! But it was also painful, because people without cameras use cell phones to take pictures. Acccck.We're expecting our first baby in five months, so I know the decision between Capturing Moments and Living Moments is going to get even more difficult. I bought this camera to compromise. I wanted something small enough to fit in my pocket but that would still take decent photos. Other features I cared about (in order or priority) were zoom, the ability to take short (5 minute) videos, manual options, and RAW capabilities.I narrowed my choices to the Canon SX280 and the Fugifilm F7770EXR. Both have 20x zoom and manual settings, and they're about the same size. The Canon has a bigger shutter speed range on both sides of the spectrum (1/3200 to 15 seconds vs 1/2000 to 8 seconds), better video options (60fps vs 30fps), and better image stabilization (lens vs. sensor shift). However, the Canon does NOT shoot RAW photos and the sensor is a tiny bit smaller.Ultimately I turned to reviews and decided that IF I could get the firmware to fix the battery issue on the Canon, this camera would be a better choice. It seems like the Fugi has a lot more complaints regarding video quality, and even though shooting RAW is important to me, it's one of those features that's probably best left to my DSLR anyway.So I bought the camera, checked the serial number, and verified that I needed the update to fix the battery issue. You can check the serial number by looking on the bottom of the camera, and if the 6th digit from the left is 2, 1, or 0, you need the update!The update and instructions can be found here:[...]A couple of tips about updating the firmware:*It's suggested that you have a 32MB SSD card. This card does NOT come with the camera! You'll need one anyway to take pictures.*You will also need a computer that can read and write to your SSD card, or an external adapter that plugs into your computer.*Formatting your SSD card is different than simply erasing everything on it. The instructions explain how to format; this step is super important!*After formatting the SSD card and copying over the new firmware, I waited almost an hour before popping the battery and the SSD card back in the camera. This was because I was charging the battery to 100% (per instructions), but others have mentioned a "20-minute rule."Before the firmware update, the red low-battery icon would start flashing immediately after hitting the video record button, and the camera would turn itself completely off after about 15 seconds.After the firmware update, I was able to take the following videos on a single battery charge:One 1:30 (one minute, 30 second) video with extensive zooming in and out (this was just a quick test to see if the firmware update had worked at all, which it obviously had!).One 26:00 video. During this time I didn't use the zoom at all. The red low-battery icon light started flashing at 23:00, giving me a full three-minute warning before the recording stopped. The camera didn't turn off all the way, it just stopped recording video.One 23:30 video. After the 26:00 video caused the video recording to stop, I turned the camera off and back on again, then started filming a third video. This time the red low-light icon started flashing at 1:30, but the camera kept recording for 22 more minutes.So long story short, there's definitely still something wonky with the camera after the firmware update, but being able to shoot over 50 minutes of video on a single battery charge is more than adequate for what I need. If you're wanting more than that, I'd probably suggest looking into pocket camcorders like the Samsung W300 or the Kodak PlaySport.Other notes about the camera:I don't like the location of the flash but I'll get used to it. I think it would be a lot better if they'd put it in the middle of the camera instead of where your finger sits.It's really difficult to open the battery / SSD slot. Maybe it's just me? It seems like I really have to push, and half the time I end up powering the camera on because of the way you have to grip the camera. This could end up being a fatal flaw considering how often I expect to change batteries.Battery life sucks. It doesn't suck any more than other Canons I've owned though. Again, if you're taking a ton of video, you'll probably want to invest in a compact camcorder that's designed to last longer. The batteries are removable at least, so you can charge up a spare or two to take along.I really love the build of this camera. It's made out of metal instead of cheap flimsy plastic, and all the seams line up really nicely. This isn't a camera that's going to fit in my pocket like my cell phone does, but it's small enough to fit in my husband's pants pockets, cargo pants pockets, or a small purse, and I have no worries about it getting injured.The pictures are really sharp. I have a brindle-colored dog and a black cat - these guys are my test subjects because the dog always turns out flat-looking (like a paper cutout) and the cat just looks like a big black blob if you're using a crappy camera. With the SX280, both animals looked great, I could identify individual hairs and everything! Obviously not as good as a DSLR, but a worthy compromise for sure.The auto-focus with the video is pretty impressive, even when zooming in on something in a dark room. Zooming above 10x got a little slow, but still better than I expected. I've always thought it was completely ridiculous to depend on a camera to take video (photo snob!), but with a baby on the way it's suddenly super important to have as many methods of capturing moments as possible. This is way better than I anticipated!The time it takes to power on the camera, focus, and snap a picture is fast. Like, 2-seconds-or-less fast.I've already purchased two spare batteries, a car charger, a case, and a screen protector, so this guy's a keeper! I look forward to all the backpack-free adventures ahead of us! :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome camera with great image quality
*by M***D on December 7, 2013*

This is my first, what I would consider good quality camera, that I actually did alot of research on the web for. I did not want to break the bank but wanted to spend enough money to get good quality photos. This camera is great. It is definately worth taking the time to read the PDF document that is available when you install the software that comes on the CD. When I got the camera I spent an hour taking pics and they looked good but once I actually read the manual and knew what I was doing and what the different features/settings/etc were the pictures looked super. The main reason I got this camera was because it got high marks for low light pictures and it definately does do great shooting in low light, I have been impressed with the shots in low light both with the flash and without. The built in effects are fun too (fisheye, toy, monochrome), I really like the toy camera effect it makes the pictures look pretty cool. So far everything is as I expected, the pictures look really, really, good, the zoom is amazing, the stabile feature works perfect, and the slow motion video is fun. The flash location does take time to get used to since my finger wants to be in that spot but it really is not an issue once you know where the flash is going to pop up from. I had to read the instructions a few times to get the facebook and wifi setup (probably my fault since I was multitasking) but once I got the wifi setup, the cannon app on my droid phone, and the facebook app configured it was definately awesome. I can't tell you how convenient it is to be able to view the pictures stored on your camera from your phone (using wifi and the canon app) and being able to upload to facebook (there is a twitter option as well as a cannon service but I am just using facebook since that is the only social media I really use for pictures). I really like this camera and think it was a good choice for me, and for you if you are looking for a fun camera that takes super quality photos. I spent some time researching megapixels as my first thought was to get the highest number megapixel camera I could afford, the truth is you don't really need anything greater than 12 unless you are going to print posters or crop tiny areas and blow them up (i do neither). What I read is that the higher the megapixel the more noise you can get in the picture which would affect quality, I'm no expert but I do know that the pictures I get with this camera are amazing! Not sure my wife enjoys me zooming in on her face, you can see every pore and every little wrinkle or fine hair.....its amazing!!! Whatever you choose make sure you research online at a few different sites and pay attention to the pros and cons. Most of the cons for this camera had to do with an old firmware which affected the battery indicator, the cameras released now have the latest software so that is not an issue. Another con was that this camera could not be managed via wifi like some other phones (remote shoot and such) I just needed to be able to view photos and upload them so this was not an issue for me. Another con was no touchscreen but since none of my cameras have ever had a touchscreen this was not something I would miss and not an issue. Below is a compilation of what I found after looking at reviews on about 20 different sites.Good pointsSlightly superior image quality to peer groupBroad 20x optical zoom covers every situation in pocket body1080p video with zooming, stereo sound and continuous AFBuilt-in GPS and WifiFast continuous shooting up to 14fpsBad pointsNo touch-screenNo ability to move the single AF area modeNo remote control over Wifi, only image transferCan't recharge battery over USB. Need to use mains charger

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