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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm XP200

 SX270 HS Fujifilm XP200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm XP200 SX270 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP200

 SX270 HS Fujifilm XP200 
ReleasedMarch 2013March 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
34
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than average in class (233g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-03-21 2013-03-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
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 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $250