Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 21 months before the SX710 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS scores against the SX710 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS and the SX710 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and SX710 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.