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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 3 months after the Fujifilm SL1000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX270 HS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX270 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX270 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX270 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2013Similar age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior 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 SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (233 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery life (350 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (659g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 659 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $284 $600