Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the Fujifilm F770EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F770EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.