Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
- Launched March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2009

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm Z30
SX270 HS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm Z30 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30
SX270 HS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm Z30.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX270 HS to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 3 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 233g (0.51 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $284 | $150 |