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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched within a month of the Fujifilm S8400W and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm S8400W

          

          

            
 SX270 HS Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8400W SX270 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8400W

          

          

            
 SX270 HS Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedMarch 2013March 2013Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS provides external measurements 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 S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the Fujifilm S8400W.
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 91 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
34
 has manual focus
 has face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
39
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (233 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
61
 lighter than competitors (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (1056mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
41
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
46
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (233 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $284 $300