Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S9200

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 9 months prior to the Fujifilm S9200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS and the Fujifilm S9200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S9200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S9200 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.