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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the Fujifilm A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX270 HS Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2009More recent by 51 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm A100 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm A100

 SX270 HS Fujifilm A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX270 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than others in class (124g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 233 gr (0.51 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $284 $0