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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm XP10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 years after the XP10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores vs the XP10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm XP10

 SX270 HS XP10 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2010More modern by 39 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SX270 HS

 XP10 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm XP10

 SX270 HS XP10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm XP10 has dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the XP10.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and XP10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and XP10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX270 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (233g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also Known as - FinePix XP11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-02-02
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 233 gr (0.51 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $284 $175