Canon M5 vs Canon SX270 HS

On this page, we are looking at the Canon M5 versus Canon SX270 HS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and SX270 HS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M5 was revealed 3 years after the SX270 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the M5 scores against the SX270 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M5 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Canon SX270 HS has specifications of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon M5 versus Canon SX270 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 compared to the SX270 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and SX270 HS is 77 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and SX270 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M5 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M5 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent M5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.