Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 15 months after the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX270 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm JX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.