Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 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
- Launched March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was announced 3 months later than the Fujifilm T550 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX270 HS matches up against the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm T550
SX270 HS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm T550 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T550
SX270 HS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS and the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm T550.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Physical 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 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $284 | $160 |