Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured very close to the Fujifilm XP200 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX270 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XP200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP200 has specifications of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the Fujifilm XP200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.