Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Canon SX270 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SX270 HS
N Facebook ready | SX270 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX270 HS
N Facebook ready | SX270 HS | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | Similar age |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | |
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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 |