
The zoom does function while recording and the camera refocuses and adjusts exposures smoothly. Some people don't like the smoother results, but you can shoot at 30fps. The 60fps video option is nice to have when shooting fast-moving subjects or when quickly panning the camera. The SX280 can capture 1080p MP4 movies at 30fps or 60fps the SX260's videos were in MOV format and maxed out at 24fps. Video quality is generally excellent, too. (You can read more about the SX280 HS' image quality in the slideshow above.) Keep in mind, though, this is still a small-sensor camera and can't match the quality of a digital SLR or interchangeable lens compact. Basically, if you need to shoot in low light or want to freeze action, the SX280 HS is a fine choice.

Colors desaturate some at ISO 16, subjects look very soft, and detail is greatly diminished, but photos are somewhat usable at small sizes.

The noise and noise reduction are well balanced so you still get very good color and detail at these higher sensitivities.
