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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX500 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 8 months later than the SX500 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX270 HS scores vs the SX500 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX270 HS SX500 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2012Fresher by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX270 HS SX500 IS 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX500 IS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS against the SX500 IS.
Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and SX500 IS is 91 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and SX500 IS.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 has face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
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 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (195 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
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 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery power (195 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 1
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/1600 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 195 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $284 $299