Canon SX270 HS vs Canon XC10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX270 HS vs Canon XC10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was announced 24 months prior to the XC10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX270 HS scores vs the XC10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Canon XC10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS vs the XC10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and XC10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and XC10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX270 HS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.