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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX270 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was launched 2 years after the SX270 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G9 X scores versus the SX270 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon SX270 HS

 G9 X SX270 HS 
AnnouncedOctober 2015March 2013Newer by 32 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon G9 X

 SX270 HS G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Canon SX270 HS

 G9 X SX270 HS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X compared to the SX270 HS.

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SX270 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SX270 HS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
34
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (209g)
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average in class (209g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than others (233g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (209g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-10-12 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lbs) 233 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 210 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $284