Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A810 was revealed 13 months earlier than the SX270 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A810 scores versus the SX270 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Canon SX270 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX270 HS
A810 | SX270 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A810
SX270 HS | A810 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX270 HS
A810 | SX270 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the SX270 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SX270 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and SX270 HS.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A810 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 photos | 210 photos |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $99 | $284 |