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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 2 months earlier than the SX270 HS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the SX270 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 A3500 IS SX270 HS 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 SX270 HS A3500 IS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 A3500 IS SX270 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS and the SX270 HS.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SX270 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and SX270 HS.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 has manual focus
 comes with face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than others in class (135 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others in class (135g)
 boasts touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (200 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery life (210 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
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 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (135g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 233 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $115 $284