Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 21 months before the SX610 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the SX610 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX610 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the SX610 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and SX610 HS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and SX610 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.