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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 10 months earlier than the SX700 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX270 HS grades versus the SX700 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX270 HS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SX700 HS SX270 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2013More recent by 10 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX270 HS SX700 HS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys 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) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS versus the SX700 HS.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SX700 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and SX700 HS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
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lighter than average in class (233g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $349