Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 2 years after the HS10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the HS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the HS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and HS10 is 91 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and HS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX270 HS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.