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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 2 years after the S2500HD which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX270 HS S2500HD 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2010More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX270 HS

 S2500HD SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX270 HS S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the S2500HD.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S2500HD is 91 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and S2500HD.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX270 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
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 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $284 $200