Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 9 months before the SX600 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX270 HS scores vs the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical dimensions 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 SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the SX600 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SX600 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.