Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years after the SX30 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS scores against the SX30 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the SX30 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SX30 IS is 91 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and SX30 IS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.