Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was announced 21 months later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX270 HS grades against the Fujifilm F550 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.