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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX270 HS was unveiled 6 years before the SX70 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX270 HS grades vs the SX70 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX70 HS

 SX270 HS SX70 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SX70 HS SX270 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2018March 2013Newer by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX70 HS

 SX270 HS SX70 HS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX70 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the SX70 HS.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SX70 HS is 91 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and SX70 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Canon SX70 HS Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
64
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX70 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCanon PowerShot SX70 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2018-09-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Digic 8
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
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 - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 608 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 325 images
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $284 $550