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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 10 months before the SX270 HS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the SX270 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 SX270 HS SX150 IS 
RevealedMarch 2013May 2012More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 SX150 IS SX270 HS 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS against the SX270 HS.
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX270 HS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SX270 HS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX150 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 focusing manually
 includes face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Canon SX270 HS Street photography features
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (306 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (130 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 slow fps (4.0 fps)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition (306 grams)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery (130 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery (130 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition (306g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2013-03-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 233g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 130 pictures 210 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $284