Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 3 years before the SX270 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the SX270 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX270 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX270 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS vs the SX270 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SX270 HS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SX270 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.