Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 15 months after the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.