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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 5 years before the SX270 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS grades against the SX270 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 SX10 IS SX270 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

		

		

			
 SX270 HS SX10 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 SX10 IS SX270 HS 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX270 HS.
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX270 HS is 65 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX270 HS.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX270 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 supports face detect focus
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 supports face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
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 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than average (600 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 MP count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
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 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (600g)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than average (600 grams)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-03-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 233 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $275 $284