Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000
SX270 HS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm SL1000 | SX270 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
SX270 HS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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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 |