Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior 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) and the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.