Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Canon SX40 HS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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX50 HS
SX270 HS | SX50 HS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX270 HS
SX50 HS | SX270 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX50 HS
SX270 HS | SX50 HS | |||
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Released | March 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX50 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | |
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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 |