Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550
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![Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS/Canon-SX270-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
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.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX270 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX550
SX270 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-JX550-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $284 | $200 |