Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 9 months prior to the Fujifilm S8600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm S8600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.