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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 2 years after the JX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX270 HS scores against the JX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX270 HS JX300 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX270 HS

 JX300 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX270 HS JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the JX300.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and JX300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and JX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (130g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 180 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $284 $110