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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 18 months prior to the SX60 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX270 HS scores against the SX60 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX270 HS SX60 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SX60 HS SX270 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2013More modern by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX60 HS

 SX270 HS SX60 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX60 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS and the SX60 HS.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and SX60 HS is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and SX60 HS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX60 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography info
Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Canon SX60 HS Travel photography information
61
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (650 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
62
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX60 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2014-09-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 DIGIC 6
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 12MP 16MP
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 922k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 6.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 127
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $284 $549