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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX270 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 3 years prior to the SX270 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3300 IS grades versus the SX270 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 A3300 IS SX270 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A3300 IS

          

          

            
 SX270 HS A3300 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 A3300 IS SX270 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX270 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the SX270 HS.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SX270 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and SX270 HS.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 has manual focus
 features face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography highlights
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (233g)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 233 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $284