Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500
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![Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS/Canon-SX270-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Successor is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX270 HS was announced 3 months after the Fujifilm T500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm T500
SX270 HS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm T500 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T500
SX270 HS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about 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") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the Fujifilm T500.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm T500.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX270-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $284 | $0 |