Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 2 years after the S2950 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides external 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) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS and the S2950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S2950 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and S2950.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.