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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs

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
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 3 months later than the SX50 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX270 HS grades versus the SX50 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX50 HS

 SX270 HS SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SX50 HS SX270 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX50 HS

 SX270 HS SX50 HS 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX50 HS has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the SX50 HS.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SX50 HS is 91 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and SX50 HS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (233g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (595g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
58
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (595g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX50 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2013-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 595 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 210 images 315 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $284 $429