Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Let's look closer at the Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the SX270 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SX270 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Canon SX270 HS has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the SX270 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX270 HS is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SX270 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX270 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.