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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 months after the Fujifilm HS35EXR so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades against the Fujifilm HS35EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX270 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX270 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX270 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 687g (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 600 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $284 $380