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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 9 months before the Fujifilm XP70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XP70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

          

          

            
 SX270 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX270 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP70 SX270 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2013Newer by 9 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP70

          

          

            
 SX270 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm XP70.
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP70.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP70 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 has face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
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 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (210 shots)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery life (210 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-03-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $284 $199