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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX270 HS JZ300 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2010More modern by 39 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX270 HS

 JZ300 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX270 HS JZ300 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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