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Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX270 HS

 A810 SX270 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A810

 SX270 HS A810 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX270 HS

 A810 SX270 HS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

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

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (233g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
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