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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX270 HS F300EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2010Newer by 33 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX270 HS

 F300EXR SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX270 HS F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (215g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
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