Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 15 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 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 brief summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer 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) while the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.