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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years after the S2800HD which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX270 HS scores vs the S2800HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX270 HS S2800HD 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2010More modern by 39 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX270 HS

 S2800HD SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX270 HS S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS and the S2800HD.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S2800HD is 91 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and S2800HD.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
34
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
61
lighter than competitors (233g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 -
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $284 $260