Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
- Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 years after the JZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX270 HS grades against the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300
SX270 HS | JZ300 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX270 HS
JZ300 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
SX270 HS | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS and the JZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and JZ300.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $284 | $180 |