Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The SX270 HS was introduced 2 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX270 HS scores against the F300EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
SX270 HS | F300EXR | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX270 HS
F300EXR | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
SX270 HS | F300EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the F300EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and F300EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and F300EXR.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The younger SX270 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Also Known as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $284 | $280 |