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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX270 HS versus FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years after the S200EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX270 HS grades versus the S200EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX270 HS S200EXR 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2009More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon SX270 HS

 S200EXR SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX270 HS S200EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S200EXR has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS versus FujiFilm S200EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS against the S200EXR.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and S200EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and S200EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS offers the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The more modern SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
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lighter than others (233g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
long reach (436mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (865g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also referred to as - FinePix S205EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2009-07-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 865g (1.91 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $284 $500