Canon M10 vs Canon SX270 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M10 and Canon SX270 HS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and SX270 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was launched 2 years after the SX270 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M10 scores against the SX270 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon M10 and Canon SX270 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M10 versus the SX270 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and SX270 HS is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and SX270 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M10 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger M10 provides an edge in sensor tech.