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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX270 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 6 months later than the SX270 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the N Facebook ready scores against the SX270 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SX270 HS

 N Facebook ready SX270 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SX270 HS N Facebook ready 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX270 HS

 N Facebook ready SX270 HS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013March 2013Similar age
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready enjoys external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX270 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX270 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready and the SX270 HS.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and SX270 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and SX270 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
has manual focus
features face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography information
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging info
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 233g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $284